D-Day (Normandy Invasion)
1944-06-06Normandy, Francehigh importance
On June 6, 1944, over 156,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, in the largest seaborne invasion in history. Code-named Operation Overlord, D-Day was the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. Despite heavy casualties, the Allies established a foothold that would lead to the liberation of Paris and ultimately the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Key Takeaways
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Largest amphibious invasion in history
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Began the liberation of Western Europe
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Turning point leading to Allied victory