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or D-day
: a day set for launching an operation
specifically
: June 6, 1944, on which Allied forces began the invasion of France in World War II
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Likewise, Adolf Hitler’s Germany surrendered to the Allied forces only after the destruction of Berlin, despite the successful invasion on D-Day and defensive offensive actions of the Russian army.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
His viral videos include a retelling of his experience in Normandy on D-Day, stories about their family history and other details about Jake's time stationed in Northern Ireland during WWII.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 July 2025
His interview on D-Day by CNN's Christiane Amanpour won an Emmy award in June.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 20 July 2025
Larson of Lafayette, California, fought in six battles during World War II while storming Omaha Beach on D-Day and then in the Battle of the Bulge.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
His viral videos include a retelling of his experience in Normandy on D-Day, stories about their family history and other details about Jake's time stationed in Northern Ireland during WWII.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 July 2025
His interview on D-Day by CNN's Christiane Amanpour won an Emmy award in June.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 20 July 2025
Larson of Lafayette, California, fought in six battles during World War II while storming Omaha Beach on D-Day and then in the Battle of the Bulge.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
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“D-Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/D-Day. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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