The+Battle+of+Normandy

**Basic Information **

 * The Battle of Normandy was fought during World War II in the summer of 1944 between the allied forces and Germany. The allied nations included Australia, Canada, Belgium, France, Czechoslovakia, Greece, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The allied forces landed on the beaches via boats, gliders and parachutes. **

**Important Information **

 * This battle is still known as the largest amphibious invasion in history with some three million troops participating in the journey across the English Channel from England to Normandy in occupied France. There were more than 13,000 parachuters that landed. Thier objectives were to sabotage bridges and railroad lines. Gliders brought in cars, men, small tanks, and artillery. **

**Impact of the Event **

 * If the Battle of Normandy had not occurred or had not ended with the allied forces winning, a number of countries would still be under German occupation. Without the battle the allies could have also lost the war to Nazi Germany. This battle created a way to push the Germans back and eventually win the war against Germany. **