In terms of the logistics of D-Day – the planning, the engineering and the tactical execution – it was one of the most stunning achievements in military history. But did it matter?
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D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
On 6 June 1944, the largest invasion armada ever witnessed arrived on the doorstep of Nazi Europe. But D-Day was only the first of what would turn out to be 76 brutal days until the battle for Normandy was over.
On 6 June 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history began. It was one of the most pivotal military operations in history. Here’s a look at D-Day through a series of remarkable photographs.