Operation Overlord, 6 June 1944, D-Day

Operation Overlord, 6 June 1944, D-Day

Operation Overlord was the code name for the allied assault on the Normandy beaches the 6 June 1944. The aim was the liberation of Europe from the Nazis.

This article concentrates on the landings at three of the key beaches : Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches.

British forces landed at Gold Beach and Sword Beach, and Canadien forces landed at Juno Beach.

The article includes a description of the taking of Pegasus Bridge by the British special forces.

An extended version of the article, together with references to historical facts, can be found here :

Operation Overlord : Juno, Gold and Sword Beach

It is an article for public use but is also a 'Compréhension Écrite' exercise for French lycées

The article is Level A2+/B1 and is suitable for lycéens in Seconde, Premier and Terminale.

2de Axe 8 : Le passé dans le présent

1re/Terminale Axe 8 : Territoire et mémoire

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