D-Day: A Historical Timeline
Prelude to D-Day
In late June 1944, the Soviet 3rd Army launched an offensive against German forces in the north, trapping the German XXXV Corps against the Berezina River.
D-Day: June 6, 1944
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched a massive invasion of Normandy, France, under the codename "Operation Overlord." The operation involved over 200,000 troops from the United States, Great Britain, and Canada.
Eisenhower's D-Day Order
Prior to the invasion, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander, delivered an inspiring speech to his troops, known as the "Order of the Day."
Aftermath of D-Day
The D-Day landings were a turning point in World War II. The Allied invasion established a foothold on the European continent and paved the way for the eventual liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany.
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