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The D-Day Invasion at Normandy - June 6, 1944
The D-Day Invasion at Normandy – June 6, 1944
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Invasion Date
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June 6, 1944 – The D in D-Day stands for “day” since the final invasion date was unknown and weather dependent
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Allied Forces
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156,000 Allied troops from The United States, The United Kingdom, Canada,Free France and Norway
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Areas of Invasion
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The Allied code names for the beaches along the 50-mile
stretch of Normandy coast targeted for landing were Utah, Omaha, Gold,
Juno and Sword. Omaha was the costliest beach in terms of Allied
casualties.
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The Armada
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5,000 ships and landing craft
50,000 vehicles 11,000 planes |
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Commanders
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United States – Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley
The United Kingdom – Bernard Law Montgomery, Trafford Leigh-Mallory, Arthur Tedder, Miles Dempsey, Bertram Ramsay Germany – Erwin Rommel, Gerd von Rundstedt, Friedrich Dollmann |
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Casualties
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Numbers represent total killed, wounded, missing or captured
United States – 6,603 (1,465 killed)
United Kingdom – 2,700 Canada – 1,074 (359 fatal)Germany – Estimated between 4,000 – 9,000 |
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The Outcome
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By June 11, with the beachheads firmly secured, more
than 326,000 troops had crossed with more than 100,000 tons of military
equipment. Paris was liberated on August 25. Germany surrendered on May
8, 1945.
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Veterans Today
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The number of remaining D-Day vets is estimated anywhere
between 8,000 and 60,000. The Veterans Administration has detailed
numbers on total WWII vets remaining available at www.nationalww2museum.org/the-greatest-generation
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The National World War II Museum
tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the
world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today.
Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by
Congress as America’s National World War II Museum, it celebrates the
American Spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the
men and women who fought on the battlefront and the Home Front. For more
information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-527-6012 or visit www.nationalww2museum.org. Follow us on Twitter at WWIImuseum or visit our Facebook fan page.
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world
- why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today - so that
all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by
what they learn.
945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130, Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive
PHONE: (504) 528-1944 - FAX: (504) 527-6088 - EMAIL: info@nationalww2museum.org | Directions
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