The D-Day Invasion: A Pivotal Moment in World War II
Prelude to D-Day
During World War II, the Allied forces planned an ambitious invasion of Western Europe, codenamed Operation Overlord. D-Day, the first day of the operation, was set for June 6, 1944. The Allied force, led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, consisted of American, British, Canadian, and French troops.
The Invasion
On June 6, 1944, the largest military seaborne invasion in history took place. Allied forces, supported by air and naval bombardment, landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. The German defenses were formidable, and the fighting was intense. By the end of the day, the Allies had secured a foothold on the Normandy coast, but the battle was far from over.
Aftermath
The D-Day invasion was a turning point in World War II. It marked the beginning of the Allied liberation of Western Europe from German occupation. The success of the invasion was due in large part to the courage and sacrifice of the Allied troops who fought on the beaches of Normandy.
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