6 Jun 1944 Jahr - D-Day

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Allied military leader: General Dwight D. Eisenhower, chosen to command the Allied invasion of Normandy. As well as General Omar Bradley who was selected to lead the American forces.
Location: France's Normandy region
Summary: The Allies gathered a massive force of nearly 3 million troops in preparation for the invasion of Normandy. Then on June 6, 1944, the troops began the invasion, resulting in the largest land-sea-air operation in army history.
Significance: This was a huge victory for the allies, making it the turning point for World War II in Europe. The invasion began to turn the tide against the Nazis and it prevented Hitler from sending troops from France to build up his Eastern Front.

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