D-Day - A Critical Moment In History The Normandy invasion was the largest seaborne assault in world history and was a pivotal moment in World War 2. This is a brief look back at that day. | The British Falkland Islands & British Military

3.1K views · 51 reactions | The invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 was the largest amphibious invasion in history. About 160,000 Allied troops took part in that massive campaign. Among them was Navy gunner’s mate Vernon Lingle, who, at 94, still remembers it all clearly. #operationoverlord #invasionofnormandy #wwii #worldwarII | Naval History & Heritage Command | Facebook

4.7K views · 75 reactions |  "In 1944, it's hell here". Between the #DDay landings and the liberation of Paris on August 25 lies the Battle of #Normandy. For three months, the Allied forces fought fiercely against the Wehrmacht of #Nazi Germany. #FRANCE24's Florence Gaillard and Héloïse Mélan report for #FranceInFocus ⤵️ | FRANCE 24 English | Facebook