More than 80 years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied troops launched a bold assault on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking a decisive turning point in World War II. This largest seaborne invasion, known as D-Day, involved over 150,000 troops from 12 nations, setting the Allies on a path toward victory against Nazi Germany.

The Normandy invasion, codenamed Operation OVERLORD, was meticulously planned but faced challenges such as heavy cloud cover and rough seas. Despite these obstacles, the Allies secured a foothold on the European continent, leading to the liberation of Paris in August 1944 and a continued push through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

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