D-Day Essay (WH)
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How does it affect us today?
It stopped the fascist powers and started the spread of communism. It also led to the creation of the United Nations and to the increased power of the Soviet Union.
Why was it important?
It was the beginning of the allied powers invasion. Operation Overlord saw the largest naval assault in history in an effort to gain a hold in Nazi-occupied France. D-Day was the beginning of the end for not only the Germans but Hitler most of all. D-Day forced the Germans to fight a two front war again just as they had in WWI.
When/Where
Saturday June 6, 1944. Normandy
What is it?
The day in World War II on which Allied forces invaded northern France by means of beach landings in Normandy. Code name: Operation Overlord.