During World War II, the Germans occupied France from 1940 to 1944. The Allies launched a massive military operation to push the Germans out of France and liberate the country. The operation, known as the Normandy Invasion, began on June 6, 1944, when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in northern France. The operation involved more than 156,000 troops and over 5,000 ships, and it was one of the largest amphibious invasions in history.
The Allies faced heavy resistance from the Germans, who had fortified the beaches with artillery, machine guns, and other defenses. However, the Allies were able to establish a beachhead and begin pushing inland. They faced fierce resistance from the Germans, who launched a series of counterattacks in an attempt to drive the Allies back into the sea.
Despite heavy losses, the Allies were able to gain ground and push the Germans back. They liberated Paris on August 25, 1944, and continued to push the Germans eastward. The Germans put up a strong defense, but the Allies were able to break through their lines and advance toward Germany.
The Allies launched a series of offensives, including the Battle of the Bulge, which was the largest battle fought by the US Army in World War II. The battle lasted from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, and resulted in a decisive Allied victory. The Germans were pushed back, and the Allies continued to advance toward Germany.
The Germans were finally defeated in May 1945, when the Allies captured Berlin and forced the German government to surrender. The war in Europe was over, and the Germans were pushed out of France and other countries they had occupied during the war.