The Normandy Landings: The Turning Point of World War II | D-Day
Learn about the history of the Normandy landings, one of the most significant military operations of World War II. Discover how the Allied forces, led by the US, UK and Canada, landed on the coast of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. See how the operation was a major logistical and military achievement for the Allies and a major blow for the Germans. Join us for a thought-provoking and informative video on the history of World War II.
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- The Normandy Landings, also known as D-Day, took place on June 6th, 1944 during World War II.
- It was a massive amphibious invasion of Western Europe by Allied forces to liberate occupied France and gain a foothold on the continent.
- The operation involved over 156,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen from the United States, Britain and Canada.
- The landings were conducted on five beaches in Normandy, France - Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.
- The invasion was preceded by weeks of intense aerial bombardment and a massive deception campaign to mislead the Germans about the timing 6. and location of the landings.
- The landings were successful in establishing a beachhead and the Allies gradually pushed inland, leading to the liberation of Paris on August 25th, 1944.
- The Normandy campaign was one of the largest amphibious military operations in history and a turning point in the war in Europe.
- Over 4,400 Allied soldiers were killed on D-Day, with thousands more wounded. 10 The operation required extensive planning and coordination between the various branches of the military and was a major demonstration of the power of combined arms warfare.
The Normandy Landings continue to be remembered and honored as a key moment in the history of the Second World War.
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