 D-Day
is the general military term for any day on which hostilities, an
operation, or an exercise commences, or is planned to commence. The
most famous was 6th June 1944, the beginning of Operation Overlord (Allied
landings in Normandy). Along with the term H-Hour, D-Day originated
in the First World War. The term D-Day has also been used to denote
debarkation day, 6th June 1944.
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D-Day
at The Imperial War Museum
2004
is the 60th anniversary of this landmark event and at the five branches of
the Imperial War Museum you can discover the fascinating stories of the
people involved, from generals and political leaders to soldiers and
civilians, through a series of special exhibitions and events.
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