D-Day

You'll understand D-Day as the pivotal June 6, 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy, France, and why it became the turning point of World War II.

You'll identify and locate Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches, and recognize how each sector was assigned to different Allied forces.

You'll grasp the massive scale of planning, coordination, and preparation—from troop assembly to supply chains—that made the invasion possible.

You'll learn how strategic deception (Operation Fortitude) and amphibious logistics kept the invasion secret and delivered forces across the Channel.