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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 D-Day June 6 The day is also known as Allied Landing Observances Day . It marks the start of the Allied invasion of occupied France in 1944, which led to the final defeat of Hitler's Germany the following May. The assault, led by U.S. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, was carried out by airborne forces and the greatest armada the world had ever known. About 3,000 ships transported 130,000 British, Canadian, and American troops across the English Channel to land on the beaches of Normandy, which are known historically by their invasion code names: Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach. Airborne troops began parachuting into Normandy at 15 minutes past midnight on June 6, and Landing Craft Transports plowed through the surf to spill troops onto the beaches starting at 6:30 a.m. About 10,000 troops were killed or wounded that day. Each year, simple ceremonies at the Normandy cemeteries commemorate the men who fell. CONTACTS: Normandy Tourist Board 14, rue Charles Corbeau Evreux, 27000 France 33-2-3233-7900; fax: 33-2-3231-1904 www.normandie-tourisme.fr/normandy-tourism-109-2.html National World War II Museum 945 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130 504-527-6012; fax: 504-527-6088 www.ddaymuseum.org SOURCES: AmerBkDays-2000, p. 422 AnnivHol-2000, p. 97 DictDays-1988, p. 29 (c) Celebration day: Jun 6 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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