Today – June 6, 2025 – marks 81 years since the the D-Day landings began on the Normandy beaches of France during World War Two.

D-Day in 1944 was an important turning point during World War Two and to this day is one of the biggest seaborne invasions in history.

Considered a key component in the defeat of Hitler and his forces during WWII, the D-Day operation against Nazi Germany was a combined effort, and included support from the UK, US and Canada.

Planning for the D-Day landings, codenamed Operation Overlord, began several months in advance.

British forces used military deception to mislead the German army of the date and location of the operation, so that what took place on June 6 1944 held some element of surprise.

What happened on D-Day?

D-Day on June 6 1944 marked the date wh

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