What were the D-Day Landings?

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the World War 2 D-Day landings on the 6th of June, 1944. As commemoration ceremonies take place in Normandy, France and around the world, we look back on the significance of the Allied offensive.

Omaha Beach where the D-Day invasion occurred on 6th June at 6:30 AM. in France. Source: AAP