D-Day
"1944 NormandyLST" — Photo by Chief Photographer's Mate (CPHOM) Robert F. Sargent, U.S. Coast Guard / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
The longest day in history.
This monumental event marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe. It involved a massive, secret coordinated effort across the English Channel to liberate occupied territories.
Did you know?
The operation was so secret that the crossword puzzle in 'The Daily Telegraph' inadvertently contained several of the mission's code names—including 'Omaha' and 'Utah'—days before the invasion began.
A massive logistical puzzle where the pieces were mostly boats and hope.
The meteorological gamble that changed the course of a continent.
Originally scheduled for the 5th, but the weather had other plans.
It wasn't a specific military code, but rather a placeholder for the big shift.
The largest amphibious invasion in history occurred on these French shores.