Normandy, June 6, 1944
At the break of dawn, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious assault in history—Operation Overlord—storming the beaches of Normandy.
Soldiers from the United States, Britain, Canada, and other Allied nations braved brutal German defenses, including machine guns, mines, and artillery.
Amidst the chaos, acts of extraordinary courage emerged—men charging forward despite wounds, medics saving lives under fire, commanders coordinating attacks under immense pressure.
Among the leaders, General Dwight D. Eisenhower bore the weight of the operation's success.
The beaches—Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword—became the gateway for liberation.
Despite heavy casualties, the landings succeeded in establishing a critical foothold.
This pivotal moment marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany in Western Europe.