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This resource provides an in-depth look at Operation Overlord, the monumental D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, during World War II. It discusses the large-scale amphibious invasion involving over 150,000 Allied troops, 7,000 ships, and 11,000 aircraft, under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The document highlights critical strategies such as 'Operation Fortitude,' which misled German forces through deceptive tactics like inflatable tanks and double agents. It outlines the five targeted beaches—Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword, and Juno—and elaborates on the challenges faced at Omaha Beach. The resource also covers innovative approaches like the creation of Mulberry Harbors to facilitate supply movement and the crucial role of airborne operations in securing strategic locations behind enemy lines.