The Normandy invasion, also known as D-Day, took place on June 6, 1944. This operation marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France during World War II. It involved a massive airborne and amphibious assault on the beaches of Normandy and played a crucial role in the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
Normandy, France.......................
Normandy France, June 6th 1944
Pas-de-Calais
The start of the invasion of Normandy
During World War II, the code-name for the Allied invasion of Normandy (France) was 'Operation Overlord.' This invasion took place on June 6, 1944, and was successful.
Normandy, France.......................
France. Normandy is in France.
In Normandy, France near the town of St. Laurent.
It took place in Normandy, France on June 6, 1942.
Normandy France, June 6th 1944
The Normandy Invasion started on June 6, 1944.
Pas-de-Calais
The invasion by and establishment of Western Allied forces on the French beaches during Operation Overlord in 1944; the largest amphibious invasion to ever take place.
The start of the invasion of Normandy
The invasion of Normandy did not take place in just one day, June 6. The Allied landings continued for over 2 months. This was the period called the Battle of Normandy. Over 425,000 Allied and German troops were killed, wounded or went missing during the Battle of Normandy.
During World War II, the code-name for the Allied invasion of Normandy (France) was 'Operation Overlord.' This invasion took place on June 6, 1944, and was successful.
The invasion of Normandy was called Operation Overlord.