Operation Detachment

Operation Detachment was a significant military campaign during World War II, launched by Allied forces in August 1944 to liberate France from German occupation. It involved coordinated attacks along a broad front in Normandy, aiming to break German defenses and advance into occupied territory. The operation was part of the larger Normandy Invasion (D-Day), designed to establish a foothold in Western Europe. It combined air, land, and sea efforts, leading to the liberation of French cities and paving the way for the Allies’ push into Germany. Overall, it was a strategic effort to weaken German control and accelerate victory in Europe.