A solemn salute of remembrance and honor to the brave U.S.
and allied troops involved in the Normandy landings,
including from the sea and air, on June 6, 1944 ... in
Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation
Neptune and referred to as... D-Day. It was the largest
seaborne invasion in history.
The operation began the liberation of German-occupied France
... laying the foundations of the Allied victory on the
Western Front.
Allied casualties were at least 10,000, with 4,414 confirmed
dead. German casualties are estimated at 4,000 to 9,000.
All Hands Magazine / Defense Media
Activity-Navy Production by Austin Rooney - June 2019 Edit by USA Patriotism!
