Trusted News Discovery Since 2008
{{/content}}
80th Anniversary: Remembering D-Day
Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories
Published on June 6, 2024 - Duration: 00:58s
80th Anniversary: Remembering D-Day
79th Anniversary: , Remembering D-Day.
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops invaded Normandy, France, to fight Nazi Germany in World War II.
It was the largest invasion force in history, with hundreds of thousands of American, British, Canadian and other troops.
It was one of the most important events of the second World War.
More than 13,000 aircraft and 5,000 ships supported the operation.
An estimated 10,000 Allied forces were killed, wounded and missing in action.
The invasion is credited with sparking the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe from Nazi control.
And laid the foundations for the Allied victory on the Western Front
You are here
💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions
Normandy landings
World War II landing operation in Europe
Former cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt has revealed she threatened to pull out of a general election TV debate if she couldn't apologise for Rishi Sunak skipping..
4 days ago • Sky News
World War II
1939–1945 global conflict
Related news from verified sources
Today, June 26, marks the anniversary of the day Karan Johar lost his father, Yash Johar, 20 years ago
on June 26, 2024 • Mid-Day
British PM Rishi Sunak expressed regret for his premature exit from the D-Day anniversary events in France. His decision to return to the UK, where he is...
on June 7, 2024 • IndiaTimes
World War II veterans and new leaders gathered at Normandy to honor the dead and the fight for democracy on the 80th D-Day anniversary, overshadowed by the war...
on June 7, 2024 • IndiaTimes
Related videos from verified sources
Maserati Folgore Premiere 06:02
Video credit: AutoMotions - Published on June 17, 2024
'Won't Let it Happen': Joe Biden Warns of Brutal Showdown In Statement With NATO’s Powerhouse France 08:02
Video credit: Oneindia - Published on June 9, 2024
Ukraine’s Zelensky Says Putin Will Act ‘Like Hitler’ and Eventually Violate Ceasefire Lines if Allowed 01:15
Video credit: Veuer - Published on June 7, 2024