jun 26, 1944 - Operation Overlord
Description:
June 26 - Aug 25, 1944- allied invasion of Normandy, France
- 2 British, 1 Canadian, & 2 American divisions attacking different beaches at the same time
- paratroopers were dropped behind enemy lines to cause an attack from both sides
- fought in 3 waves
- led to allied victory in WWII
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Date:
jun 26, 1944
Now
~ 82 years ago