It was called Operation Overlord and it was led by Dwight
Eisenhower. It was composed of troops
from America, Britain, Canada and Free-French forces. The codename given for the amphibious landing
was called D-Day where they assaulted the beachheads that was guarded by the
Germans. Americans suffered the most in
their assault on Omaha Beach. Nevertheless despite the rough start, the Allies
were able to liberate France and push forward to Germany.
