Operation+Neptune

**Basic Information **

 * Operation Neptune, also known as the “Normandy Landings” was a military operation two years in the planning that was executed on D-Day June 6, 1944 and ended on June 30, 1944 when the allied forces had established a firm foothold in Normandy. It was the “assault phase” of the battle wherein Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Northern France with a primary goal of securing a foothold. The fleet was a mix of American, British, and Canadian soldiers. This operation was was led by British Admiral Bertram Ramsay, who successfully evacuated more than 300,000 French and British troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. **

**Important Information **

 * On D-Day the allied forces landed on five beaches. The names of the beaches were Omaha, Utah, Juno, Gold, and Sword. The United States landed on Omaha and Utah Beaches. Canada landed on Juno Beach. The United Kingdom landed on Gold and Sword Beaches. When the ally troops landed on the beaches, German troops gave resistance to the fleet but were soon overwhelmed by the allied forces. **

**Impact of Operation Neptune **

 * D-Day led to to the Battle of the Bulge were the allied forces pushed the German military. The allied forces liberated the countries which were under German occupation, and all the countries we will be visiting were under German occupation. **