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On D-Day Allied forces launched a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. Codenamed Operation 'Overlord', the Allied landings on the Normandy beaches marked the start of a long and costly campaign to liberate north-west Europe from German occupation. Early on 6 June 1944, Allied airborne forces parachuted into drop zones across northern France. Ground troops then landed across five assault beaches - Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. By the end of the day, the Allies had established a foothold along the coast and could begin their advance into France. [image credit: x and x]

Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal day in WWII where US troops and Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy. Pictured here is a view of the Normandy beachhead, taken one week after D-Day by LIFE photographer Frank Scherschel and published in the June 26, 1944 issue. According to LIFE, "A Week after first landings, the Normandy beachhead had changed from a battlefield to a gigantic port area. Allies had captured small ports like Ouistreham and Isigny, but the beach was still the best place to land reinforcements, equipment and supplies." (Frank Scherschel—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #DDay #DDay75 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByX1_m-jnaN/?igshid=18376alp1bmls

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This day marks 75 years since the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day). More than 7 decades ago boys became men on those beaches and in those planes. They were young, scared, eager, worried, and seeked adventure. Many families lost a son, father, husband, or brother that day. None of the men knew what to expect but they kept fighting forward and after many hours of death, pain, loss, and suffering they got past those German walls and took Normandy. They are true heroes whether they think so or not, Those were real men.