Battle of Normandy (disambiguation)
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The Battle of Normandy, part of World War II can refer to:
- Operation Overlord - Also called the Normandy Campaign, this was the operation that started on 6th June, 1944, ending in August 1944.
- Operation Neptune - The assault phase of that invasion, starting at the same time but ending 30th June 1944.
- D-Day - The day of invasion.
- Operation Cobra - The breakout from Normandy, that started on July 25, 1944.
The National D-Day museum offers the following explanation of what all the terms mean[1]:
The armed forces use codenames to refer to the planning and execution of specific military operations. Operation Overlord was the codename for the Allied invasion of north-west Europe. The assault phase of Operation Overlord was known as Operation Neptune. This operation involved landing the troops on the beaches, and all other associated supporting operations required to establish a beachhead in France. Operation Neptune began on D-Day (6 June 1944) and ended on 30 June 1944. By this time, the Allies had established a firm foothold in Normandy. Operation Overlord also began on D-Day, and continued until Allied forces crossed the River Seine on 19 August 1944. The Battle of Normandy is the name given to the fighting in Normandy between D-Day and the end of August 1944.
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