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November 8th, 2023 |
Last Updated |
November 8th, 2023 |
Country |
Related Operations |
Operation Gambit Operation Neptune Operation Perch Operation Epsom Operation Charnwood Operation Atlantic Operation Goodwood Operation Bluecoat Operation Totalize |
Operational Areas |
Special Air Service 6th Airborne Division Band Beach Sword Beach Gold Beach Juno Beach Omaha Beach Utah Beach 82nd Airborne Division 101st Airborne Division |
June 5th, 1944 – August 19th 1944 |
Operation Overlord |
Objectives |
Operational Area |
Normandy, France
Unit Force |
- Special Air Service
- 6th Airborne Division
- Sword
- 3rd Infantry Division
- 27th Independent Armoured Brigade
- 1st Special Service Brigade
- 4th Special Service Brigade
- Royal Marine armoured support
- 79th Armoured Division
- 6th Beach Group
- Gold
- 3rd Canadian Infantry Division
- 79th Armoured Division
- Juno
- 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division
- Omaha
- 29th Infantry Division
- Utah
- 1st Infantry Division
- 82nd Airborne Division
- 101st Airborne Division
Opposing Forces |
Operation |
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