WW2 in Europe was 10 months away from ending when Normandy occurred. It was a turning point; but it was not "THE" turning point of the war in Europe...the Soviet Union (Russians) were already defeating the Germans when the WESTERN allies landed. The "Real" war in Europe was between the Russians (Soviets) and Germany; over 75% of the German war effort was engaged on the Russian Front.
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I have to agree with the answer above. Fighting was the fiercest on the Eastern Front as well as where the most casualties were suffered. The Battle of Leningrad alone is the costliest in history in terms of casualties. Hitler deployed over 200 divisions to the Eastern Front and only about 50 to defend the Western wall.
I'm by no means trying to disrespect the efforts of the Western Allied forces but I feel that it's a shame that Americentric perspectives have fueled ignorance regarding the contributions of the Soviets.
It opened up a western front in the European theater of war.
The Invasion of Normandy is the most tragic battle of World War 2.
Eastern Front, Italy and from D-Day on, Normandy, France, Belgium, etc.
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, that honors American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II.
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It opened up a western front in the European theater of war.
Invasion of Normandy or D-Day was first turning point of the war on the western front, a 2nd turning point was Battle of the Bulge.
The battle for Normandy didn't happen until June 1944 but the US was involved in many battles elsewhere in the world before that .
A lot of people died in the Battle of Normandy But no one knows how many did not die in the battle. The world may never know!
The Invasion of Normandy is the most tragic battle of World War 2.
Eastern Front, Italy and from D-Day on, Normandy, France, Belgium, etc.
The battle of normandy
The North African campaign The Battle of El Alamein(General Montgomery) The Italian theater Invasion of Sicily Anzio Monte Cassino The European theater D-Day(Invasion of Normandy) Operation Cobra(Breakout from Normandy) Operation Market-Garden(in Holland) Operation Anvil(invasion of southern France) The Battle of the Bulge was a big one These were just a few of the battle on the western front. The battles of Stalingrad , Midway , Operation Overlord , El Alamein , and Berlin. Opinions vary on the most important ones.
The battle of Normandy on June 6th 1944.
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, that honors American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II.
Alexandre Thers has written: 'Soldiers in Normandy - the Americans' 'Battle of Normandy' -- subject(s): Campaigns, World War, 1939-1945 'Soldiers in Normandy - the British' 'D-Day in Normandy, 6 June, 1944' -- subject(s): Campaigns, World War, 1939-1945
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