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June’s Historical Event: “June 1944, Normandy Invasion: A Decisive Turning Point in World War II”

On June 6, 1944, the Normandy Invasion was successfully carried out. This operation was a turning point in World War II, marking the beginning of the Allied forces’ liberation of Europe. The Normandy Invasion, codenamed ‘Operation Overlord,’ was a large-scale military operation involving approximately 156,000 troops landing on the beaches of Normandy, France. This operation …

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Incredible Event in May: “May 1915, Sinking of RMS Lusitania, a Turning Point in WWI”

The sinking of RMS Lusitania occurred on May 7, 1915, by the German submarine U-20. This event was a catalyst for the United States entering World War I. The Lusitania was sailing from New York to Liverpool when it was attacked by a German submarine and sank within 18 minutes. The disaster claimed the lives …