History of Europe

Where was the invasion of Allied in 1944?

The Allied invasion of 1944 took place in Normandy, France. The operation, codenamed "Overlord," involved the landing of Allied forces on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, and the subsequent establishment of a foothold in continental Europe. The invasion was a pivotal moment in World War II, marking the beginning of the end of Nazi Germany's occupation of Western Europe.