On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France, during World War II. The operation, codenamed D-Day, marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. Thousands of soldiers from the U.S., UK, Canada, and other nations stormed the beaches, facing intense German resistance. The invasion was a pivotal moment in the war, leading to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. D-Day is remembered as a day of great sacrifice and bravery.