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The D-Day Invasion at Normandy - June 6, 1944
The D-Day Invasion at Normandy – June 6, 1944
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Invasion Date |
June 6, 1944 – The D in D-Day stands for “day” since the final invasion date was unknown and weather dependent |
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Allied Forces |
156,000 Allied troops from The United States, The United Kingdom, Canada,Free France and Norway |
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Areas of Invasion |
The Allied code names for the beaches along the 50-mile stretch of Normandy coast targeted for landing were Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. Omaha was the costliest beach in terms of Allied casualties. |
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The Armada |
5,000 ships and landing craft |
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Commanders |
United States – Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley |
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Casualties |
Numbers represent total killed, wounded, missing or captured United States – 6,603 (1,465 killed) |
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The Outcome |
By June 11, with the beachheads firmly secured, more than 326,000 troops had crossed with more than 100,000 tons of military equipment. Paris was liberated on August 25. Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945. |
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Veterans Today |
The number of remaining D-Day vets is estimated anywhere between 8,000 and 60,000. The Veterans Administration has detailed numbers on total WWII vets remaining available at www.nationalww2museum.org/the-greatest-generation |
The National World War II Museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America’s National World War II Museum, it celebrates the American Spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who fought on the battlefront and the Home Front. For more information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-527-6012 or visit www.nationalww2museum.org. Follow us on Twitter at WWIImuseum or visit our Facebook fan page.
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