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June 6th, 1944

During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from

June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western

Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the

battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when some 156,000

American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a

50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region.

The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history

and required extensive planning. Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a

large-scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the

intended invasion target. By late August 1944, all of northern France had

been liberated, and by the following spring the Allies had defeated the

Germans. The Normandy landings have been called the beginning of the end

of war in Europe.

Added Note:

The invasion of France on June 6, 1944 was a triumph of intelligence,

coordination, secrecy, and planning. The bold attack was also a

tremendous risk. Ultimately it succeeded because of individual soldiers'

bravery in combat.