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Originally Posted by Dowly
Eh.. probably the most experienced unit on the US side to land on the beaches
was the 1st Infantry Division, and they landed with the first wave.
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Many units in 1st Infantry of 1943 had suffered more than 50% casualties during the Sicily campaign alone. From there it went to England and got filled up with -
new recruits. Next mission was D-Day (where it suffered again around 30% casualties on day one).
This from quick Google research.
When it moved out to ship over the channel and storm Omaha,
it probably was more green than veteran by numbers. 
Next question is whether the whole
division was landing in one rush, simultaneously, or in sub-tranches. Then one would look at what these tranches were composed of.
Anyhow, the original statement by me and to which you refer, is not by me, but some historians. You must discuss it with them. I just quote them and have not examined the issue like they have.