D-Day Invasion

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history, landing on five beaches in Normandy, France. Commanded by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, over 156,000 troops from the U.S., UK, and Canada stormed the German defenses. The Allies suffered over 10,000 casualties, with 4,414 confirmed dead.

The successful invasion established a foothold in Europe, leading to the liberation of France and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.