Published date: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT
The Normandy landings, as depicted in the film ‘The Longest Day’, were among the most significant operations of the Second World War. The combined naval, air and land assault – commonly known as D-Day - signified a major breakthrough for Allied forces.
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