Operation Overlord: The Invasion Of Normandy

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The date is June 6th, Operation Overlord; also known as D-Day, the invasion of Normandy, during World War 2. This battle is forenamed to be one of the most inferior battles of history. There were lots of casualties of this battle, it also lasted a protracted amount time (June 1944-August 1944).

On the immaculate night, the soldiers were sent on several landing crafts to Omaha Beach in Normandy. The meteorologist kept a close eye on the weather so the soldiers could competently see on a full moon and no rainfall. The soldiers arrived in many waves at Omaha Beach, the gates on the landing crafts expelled; the soldiers departed with their 80 pounds of gear.

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