Battle of Normandy

""Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.""

- Dwight D. Eisenhower The Battle of Normandy, also called Operation Overlord, was a battle in the Western Front of World War II. It took place in the Normandy region of northern France. It lasted from June 6, 1944 to August 30, 1944. It was fought between the US Army and the British Army against the German Army.

Engagements

 * D-Day/Operation Neptune: On June 6, 1944, the Allies invaded the beaches of Normandy; Omaha, Utah, Sword, Juno, and Gold. Omaha was the bloodiest and most grueling of Normandy. Pointe du Hoc was also another landing point, between Omaha and Utah.
 * Mission Albany: Also on June 6th, the 101st Airborne Division parachuted into Normandy.
 * The Allies liberated the towns of Saint-Lô, Carentan, and Caen.
 * Operation Cobra: The US Army broke out of Normandy in July and into the rest of northern France.