Men and assault vehicles storm the beaches of Normandy as allied landing craft make a dent in Germany's West Wall on June 6, 1944.

National Archives and Records Administration1944-06-06

U.S. National Archives
United States

Original Caption: Men and assault vehicles storm the beaches of Normandy as allied landing craft make a dent in Germany's West Wall on June 6, 1944. As wave after wave of landing craft unload their cargo, men move inland and vehicles surge up the roads. Note the men swarming over the beaches.

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Title: Men and assault vehicles storm the beaches of Normandy as allied landing craft make a dent in Germany's West Wall on June 6, 1944.
Creator: National Archives and Records Administration
Date: 1944-06-06
Location: Normandy, France.

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2nd millennium European theatre of World War II France Normandy Normandy Campaign Operation Overlord Western Front

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