Normandy Campaign

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The Battle of Normandy or Normandy Campaign can refer to:

  • Operation Overlord - The Western Allied campaign in France from June 6 - August 25, 1944
    • The Invasion of Normandy, or "Operation Neptune" - The initial part of Overlord, from June 6 - mid-July, 1944
      • The Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944
    • Operation Cobra, the breakout from Normandy, starting on July 25, 1944

The "Battle of Normandy" is the official term for the British and Canadian military campaign lasting from June 6 - September 1, 1944.


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