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June 6, 1944, has been called the Longest Day. The largest amphibious invasion in history, code name Operation Overlord, consisted of approximately 154,000 British, Canadian, and American troops. That number includes 23,000 paratroopers who came in via glider or parachute, 5, 000 ships, and 11,000 aircraft.
06.06.09, Story by Sgt. Fay Conroy
In the days before the landings at Normandy on June 6, 1944, the small town of Gourbesville was the site of a German aid station. In the days following the allied invasion the town and others like it in the surrounding countryside became the scene of intense fighting as the U.S. Army moved eastward deeper into France.
06.06.09, Story by Sgt. Fay Conroy
Maurice Lancelot is not an American Soldier, but he is dressed like one.
06.04.09, Story by Sgt. Fay Conroy
It was the middle of the night and the town of Sainte Mere Eglise was on fire. Occupied by the Germans since June 18, 1940, the town had survived several allied air raids.
06.03.09, Story by Sgt. Fay Conroy
This town loves paratroopers - in particular, American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne and the 101st Airborne Divisions.
06.03.09, Story by Sgt. Fay Conroy
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