jun 6, 1944 - Operation Overlord/D-Day
Description:
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.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 6, 1944
Now
~ 82 years ago