D-Day (Normandy Invasion)
1944-06-06Normandy, Francehigh importance
Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France.
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