06/06/2026
D-Day, on June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in history, codenamed Operation Overlord, aimed at liberating N**i-occupied France and opening a Western Front against Germany
Approximately 156,000 Allied troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other nations landed on five beaches—Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword—supported by over 7,000 ships and 11,000 aircraft
The operation faced heavy German resistance, particularly at Omaha Beach, resulting in over 10,000 Allied casualties, including more than 4,400 confirmed deaths
The invasion marked a pivotal turning point in World War II, leading to the liberation of France and the eventual defeat of N**i Germany