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On 6 June 1944, Allied forces launched a mixed naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France.

The ‘D’ in D-Day stands merely for ‘day’ and the time period was used to explain the primary day of any giant navy operation.

Early on 6 June, Allied airborne forces parachuted into drop zones throughout northern France.

Ground troops then landed throughout 5 assault seashores – Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.

By the tip of the day, the Allies had established a foothold alongside the coast and will start their advance into France.