Question

On June 6, 1944, a combined force of U.S., British, Canadian, and Free French soldiers landed in A) France. Eliminate B) Germany. C) Italy. D) Japan.

Answer 1

On June 6, 1944 was when the Normandy landings occurred (otherwise known as D-Day) this was the biggest sea born invasion to ever occur. The code name for D-Day was Operation Overlord. The invasion was split in five different sectors: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) France.

The invasion you are talking about is known by several terms including: Storming of Normandy, D-Day, Operation Overlord, etc.

This event saw the largest amphibious invasion in military history. This plan was lead by US General Dwight D. Eisenhower. This was considered a turning point in World War II, as the Allied Powers were able to now liberate Europe from Nazi control. Along with this, the Allied powers freed roughly 200,000 prisoners of war in Europe.