Normandy Invasion (Canadian and British forces)
Map showing the location of the German positions and planned Allied landings on D-Day (June 6, 1944). Juno Beach was fought by the Canadian forces while Gold and Sword Beaches were fought by the British. The Americans landed on two beaches located to the left (Omaha and Utah beaches) outside the area covered by the map and the photo above. (Credit: Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.)
Normandy Invasion (Canadian and British forces)
Map showing the location of the German positions and planned Allied landings on D-Day (June 6, 1944). Juno Beach was fought by the Canadian forces while Gold and Sword Beaches were fought by the British. The Americans landed on two beaches located to the left (Omaha and Utah beaches) outside the area covered by the map and the photo above. (Credit: Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.)