THE MEMDIA

  Normandy Invasion | The D Day D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was a historic military operation that took place on June 6, 1944, during World War II. It was the largest amphibious invasion in history and marked the beginning of the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. The operation was meticulously planned and executed by the Allied forces, primarily led by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with contributions from other countries. The goal was to establish a Western front in Europe and open a second front against Germany, which was already being heavily engaged by the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front. D-Day involved the landing of thousands of Allied troops, along with airborne and naval support, on the beaches of Normandy in France. The landings were carried out across five designated beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Despite facing heavy resistance from well-fortified German defenses, the Allies were ultimately s...