Normandy is a region located in northern France along the English Channel coast. It became famous as the site of the Allied invasion on D-Day during World War II.
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Omaha Beach: One of the five landing zones in Normandy where American troops faced heavy resistance during the D-Day invasion.
Battle of Stalingrad: Another major battle during WWII that took place between German and Soviet forces in present-day Russia.
V-E Day: Victory in Europe Day celebrated on May 8, 1945 when Germany officially surrendered, marking the end of WWII in Europe.