Normandy Campaign

The Battle of Normandy or Normandy Campaign includes the following:

  • Operation Overlord – The Western Allied campaign in France from June 6 – August 25, 1944
    • The Invasion of Normandy, or "Operation Neptune" – The initial part of Overlord, from June 6 – mid-July 1944
      • The Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944
    • Operation Cobra, the breakout from Normandy, starting on July 25, 1944

The "Battle of Normandy" is the official term for the British and Canadian military campaign lasting from June 6 – September 1, 1944.

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