Operation Overlord
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War II, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, German History, French History
- Geographical Location: France
- Date: June 6, 1944
Article abstract: An amphibious invasion of northern France begins the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
Summary of Event
The Allied invasion of German-occupied France in June, 1944, remains one of the most famous events in World War II history. Crossing the English Channel from England to the French coast of Normandy, the forces waging the attack constituted the largest amphibious operation undertaken in military history.
To command this challenging effort, Western Allied leaders appointed General Dwight David Eisenhower as...
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