WEB D-Day: Remembering the Historic Invasion of Normandy
70th Anniversary Commemoration
June 6th, 2014, marked the seventieth anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal events in World War II. This massive seaborne invasion, the largest in history, was the culmination of years of meticulous planning and execution by Allied forces.
The Assault on Normandy
At 07:45 hours on June 6th, 1944, the tanks of the 1st Hussars (a regiment from London, Ontario) landed on the beach facing Courseulles-sur-Mer, followed by a wave of infantry. The landings were met with heavy resistance from German forces, but the Allies were eventually able to establish a foothold on French soil.
The Battle of Normandy
The Battle of Normandy raged for over two months, from the D-Day landings on June 6th to the encirclement of the German army at Falaise on August 21st. It was a brutal and costly campaign, but it ultimately resulted in a decisive Allied victory.
WEB D-Day: A Legacy of Courage
WEB D-Day was a turning point in the war, and it became a symbol of the courage and determination of the Allied forces. The invasion's success was a testament to the bravery of the soldiers who stormed the beaches, the skill of the planners who organized the operation, and the resilience of the nations who fought for freedom.
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