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The Allies carried out the D-Day invasion by launching a massive amphibious assault on the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. The operation, codenamed
Overlord, involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, Great Britain, and Canada landing on five separate beaches, codenamed Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. The landings were preceded by a massive aerial and naval bombardment of the German defenses to soften them up and disrupt communications. Once on the beaches, the Allied troops faced heavy resistance from the German defenders, but were eventually able to establish a foothold and begin pushing inland. The success of the D-Day invasion marked a turning point in the war in Europe and paved the way for the eventual defeat of Germany. This information is supported by the "Allies Attack!" news article and map, which provide details about the logistics and planning of the invasion as well as the locations and objectives of the different beach landings.