U.S. Soldiers disembark a landing craft under heavy fire off the coast of Normandy, France, June 6, 1944.
Seventy-six years ago, in Normandy, France, the Allies conducted the largest amphibious assault in history. On the early morning hours of June 6, a combined force comprised of American, British, and Canadian troops assaulted five beaches (Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword) — several other Allied nations supported the operation. The landing forces encountered a variety of resistance. Omaha Beach, in particular, was a bloodbath. Sheer grit and perseverance, however, carried the day. By the end of June 6, hundreds of thousands of Allied troops had successfully crossed the English Channel.
You've reached your daily free article limit.
Subscribe and support our veteran writing staff to continue reading.
U.S. Soldiers disembark a landing craft under heavy fire off the coast of Normandy, France, June 6, 1944.
Seventy-six years ago, in Normandy, France, the Allies conducted the largest amphibious assault in history. On the early morning hours of June 6, a combined force comprised of American, British, and Canadian troops assaulted five beaches (Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword) — several other Allied nations supported the operation. The landing forces encountered a variety of resistance. Omaha Beach, in particular, was a bloodbath. Sheer grit and perseverance, however, carried the day. By the end of June 6, hundreds of thousands of Allied troops had successfully crossed the English Channel.
Trump Was Right: When You Trim the Fat, the Hogs Squeal – Inside the Billion-Dollar Scam of Government Waste (and Why DOGE Is Finally Cutting the Crap)”
First Solo Kill: Always When You Least Expect It
The MiG-35: Russia’s Phoenix Rising in the Ukrainian Skies
Troop Numbers Don’t Lie—While Russia Sharpens the Blade, Europe’s Still Arguing Over Gender-Neutral Foxholes
Join SOFREP for insider access and analysis.
TRY 14 DAYS FREEAlready a subscriber? Log In
COMMENTS
You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article.