From The Archives: World War II — The Normandy Invasion | Encyclopaedia Britannica

On #DDay, June 6, 1944, a force led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower launched the greatest amphibious invasion of all time against German defenses on the coast of Normandy, France. #WWII ~~~ #EncyclopaediaBritannica Inspiring curiosity and the joy of learning since 1768. Web: https://britannica.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/Britannica Twitter: https://twitter.com/Britannica Instagram: https://instagram.com/Britannica