Normandy Invasion

The Normandy Invasion, also known as D-Day, occurred on June 6, 1944, during World War II. It was a massive Allied operation to liberate Western Europe from Nazi occupation. Over 156,000 troops, primarily from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, landed on five beachheads in Normandy, France. This surprise attack marked the beginning of a crucial campaign to push German forces back. The invasion was significant for its scale, planning, and impact, leading to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany and contributing to the end of the war in Europe in 1945.