Event Allied Invasion of Normandy

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The allied forces launched an invasion of German-occupied France with the Normandy landings of 6 June 1944 (D-Day).

Chronology

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  • June 1944: The five beachheads of the Allied invasion of Normandy were connected by 12 June.
  • June 1944: Allied forces invade France, landing on the coast of Normandy. Two of the beaches (Juno and Gold) were linked on the first day

Selected Sources

  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 203
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 208