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The Invasion of Normandy The battle plan, code-named Operation Overlord, called for the largest amphibious assault ever to start the liberation of occupied Europe from Nazi Germany. It began in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day. Thousands of American, British, Canadian, and French soldiers-backed by paratroopers, bombers, and warships-stormed a 50-mile stretch of French beach called Normandy. This "invasion of Normandy" was the greatest event to occur between the years of 1919 …

…begin. The invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, proved to be the pivotal point in the war. It was crucial for both sides. And fortunately, it was the Allies who came through with the win, thus allowing the allied forces to push into France and then into the heart of nazi Germany. There is where the war, which had caused the end of millions of lives, would finally come to an end. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**