D-Day
Normandy, France | June 6, 1944
During the planning of the Allied invasion of France, the United States and Great Britain had their debates. Although, each country was committed to diplomacy because the need for an invasion was imminent. Operation Overlord was eventually executed, and despite the number of casualties, the invasion was a success. D-Day was a turning point in World War Two and helped bring an end to the Nazis.
“The word D-Day indicates the day of the landing, but to the men of the 6th Beach Battalion, it meant at least three twenty-four hour days which become one long day.”
~ Joseph Vaghi, Omaha Beach, Navy Lieutenant Commander
Eisenhower giving the order of the day, 1944, National Archives
Soldiers amid battle, n.d., BBC
Omaha Beach secured; Allies bring in more military resources, 1944, The LIFE Picture Collection
Soldiers with French civilians after liberation, 1944, American D-Day