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What is D-Day?

In World War II, D-Day was the code word for the date an amphibious operation was set to begin. While it has become synonymous with June 6, 1944 and the Allied invasion of Normandy, there were six D-Days in the European Theater and over one hundred in the Pacific.

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A 105mm Howitzer landing during D-Day in North Africa Troops and supplies unloading at Gela during D-day in Sicily
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