June 6, 1944, is one of the most famous dates of World War II. Today, 70 years later, Operation Overlord remains the most heroic military campaign in history. But what is less well known is that the landings almost turned out to be a fiasco.
June 6, 1944, is one of the most famous dates of World War II. Today, 70 years later, Operation Overlord remains the most heroic military campaign in history. But what is less well known is that the landings almost turned out to be a fiasco.