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    &lt;p&gt;The Normandy landings in France, which began on D-Day, 6 June 1944, involved the largest troop movement in history, but in this article, we focus on the view from civilians directly involved in that momentous day when the Allies sought to liberate Western Europe from occupation by Nazi Germany and end the Second World War (1939-45).&lt;/p&gt;
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia

Civilians View of D-Day

SEP 24, 202412 MIN
World History Encyclopedia

Civilians View of D-Day

SEP 24, 202412 MIN

Description

<p>The Normandy landings in France, which began on D-Day, 6 June 1944, involved the largest troop movement in history, but in this article, we focus on the view from civilians directly involved in that momentous day when the Allies sought to liberate Western Europe from occupation by Nazi Germany and end the Second World War (1939-45).</p>