D-day

What exactly is the meaning of D-day, what was its origin and reason for being and what is the term still used for today?

The aim of the American airborne operations was to capture German positions to cover the infantry landings on Utah Beach.

The aim of the British airborne divisions was to form a bridgehead on the sides of the River Orne and the Caen Canal.

Find out how Major General James Gavin and his men advanced towards La Fiere during the first hours of the landing.

As a result of D-day, the Allies had taken a first step towards the liberation of Europe, although the goal had hardly been achieved in any sector.