Battle Summary
On June 6, 1944, American ships carrying many soldiers, arrived on the beaches of Normandy, only to find many Germans waiting their arrival. As Americans poured on to the shore, German gunfire was rained upon them.Many Americans layed dead on the beach as the survivors stormed the Germans and slowly began to destroy their bunkers. The Germans had a heavy force, but they did not expect the Americans at this specific location. As a result they were overpowered and the Americans celebrated a horrific victory and a loss of 425,000 lives.
The Invasion of Normandy, nicknamed D-Day, was the first time the Americans set foot in Europe, and was "their entry" into WW2. This day changed the momentum of the war and what was to be the future of the world.
On June 6, 1944, American ships carrying many soldiers, arrived on the beaches of Normandy, only to find many Germans waiting their arrival. As Americans poured on to the shore, German gunfire was rained upon them.Many Americans layed dead on the beach as the survivors stormed the Germans and slowly began to destroy their bunkers. The Germans had a heavy force, but they did not expect the Americans at this specific location. As a result they were overpowered and the Americans celebrated a horrific victory and a loss of 425,000 lives.
The Invasion of Normandy, nicknamed D-Day, was the first time the Americans set foot in Europe, and was "their entry" into WW2. This day changed the momentum of the war and what was to be the future of the world.