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D-day: see Normandy campaign Normandy campaign, June to Aug., 1944, in World War II. The Allied invasion of the European continent through Normandy began about 12:15 AM on June 6, 1944 (D-day). ..... Click the link for more information. . D-DayIn U.S. military history, any designated day for the commencement of a major operation. The designation apparently originated in World War I; its meaning is uncertain, though it is probable that the “D” stands for nothing more than “Day.” (The designated time for commencement of action on any D-Day was referred to as H-Hour.) The most celebrated D-Day occurred on June 6, 1944, the first day of the Anglo-American invasion of Europe in World War II. See Normandy Campaign. D-day the day, June 6, 1944, on which the Allied invasion of Europe began www.dday.co.uk www.ddaymuseum.org D-Day Allied invasion of France during WWII (June 6, 1944). [Eur. Hist.: Fuller, III, 562–567] See : Turning Point How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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