On 6th June 1944, the Alllied invasion of Normandy began. Code named Operation Overlord, the largest seaborne invasion in history was a turning point in World War II. | History Hit

On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy in the largest seaborne invasion in history. Waves of men battled their way inland at Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches. More than 2,000 Americans lost their lives in the D-Day landings alone, with thousands more perishing in ensuing operations. Today and every day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #DDay #Normandy #WW2 #WW2History #WW2Heroes | American Battle Monuments Commission