How the Normandy Invasion Happened: Infographic Overview: Quick Facts

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Infographic overview of the Normandy Invasion on June 6, 1944, during World War II, detailing the five phases of D-Day from midnight airborne drops to the 6 a.m. beach landings. Includes troop numbers for the United States, Britain, and Canada, casualty figures, vehicle counts, and a map showing Allied invasion routes from the United Kingdom to five Normandy beaches in France. Key commanders, planning dates, and a scale of the Normandy coastline are also featured.

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