It would be cool if I died many many times before I beat Omaha. I wouldn't mind taking a step out of the landing craft and getting shot right away.
What can I say? I like realism. We should be able to drown. Our equipment could drag us down, I guess. I wonder if it's possible to drop a weapon. For example, you are running and there's an explosion close to you and it makes you fall and drop your gun.