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The Normandy Landings (codenamed Operation Neptune) were the landing operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 (termed D-Day) of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. The largest seaborne invasion in history, the operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe from Nazi control, and contributed to the Allied victory on the Western Front.

The amphibious landings were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombardment and an airborne assault—the landing of 24,000 American, British, and Canadian airborne troops shortly after midnight. Allied infantry and armoured divisions began landing on the coast of France at 06:30.

When the seaborne units began to land about 06:30 on June 6, the British and Canadians on Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches overcame light opposition. So did the Americans at Utah. The U.S. 1st Division at Omaha Beach, however, confronted the best of the German coast divisions, the 352nd, and was roughly handled by machine gunners as the troops waded ashore. During the morning, the landing at Omaha threatened to fail. Only dedicated local leadership eventually got the troops inland—though at a cost of more than 2,000 casualties.

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iscotwt: The Normandy Landings (codenamed Operation Neptune) were the landing operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 (termed D-Day) of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. The largest seaborne invasion in history, the operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe from Nazi control, and contributed to the Allied victory on the Western Front. The amphibious landings were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombardment and an airborne assault—the landing of 24,000 American, British, and Canadian airborne troops shortly after midnight. Allied infantry and armoured divisions began landing on the coast of France at 06:30. When the seaborne units began to land about 06:30 on June 6, the British and Canadians on Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches overcame light opposition. So did the Americans at Utah. The U.S. 1st Division at Omaha Beach, however, confronted the best of the German coast divisions, the 352nd, and was roughly handled by machine gunners as the troops waded ashore. During the morning, the landing at Omaha threatened to fail. Only dedicated local leadership eventually got the troops inland—though at a cost of more than 2,000 casualties.

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On April 22, 2004, U.S. Army Ranger and former NFL star, Pat Tillman tragically lost his life while serving in Afghanistan.

Selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 226th pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, Tillman started 10 of 16 games in his rookie season and would later be named to the Sports Illustrated 2000 NFL All-Pro team.

His NFL career spanned 60 games with totals of 340 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 interceptions for 37 yards, 3 forced fumbles, 15 pass deflections, and 3 fumble recoveries.

In May 2002, Tillman enlisted in the army after turning down a contract offer of $3.6 million over three years from the Cardinals. He enlisted with his brother Kevin and they completed both basic training and the Ranger Selection Program together. After taking part in the initial months of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Pat entered Ranger School in September and graduated in November of 2003.

Tillman would be redeployed to Afghanistan, and on April 22, 2004, he was killed during a friendly-fire incident near the Pakistan border. He became the first professional football player to be killed in combat since Bob Kalsu, who died in Vietnam in 1970. Tillman was posthumously promoted to corporal and awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.

We will never forget you, Pat. You were a true hero and an inspiration for all. 🇺🇸

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U.S. Army Rangers, Pat Tillman and his brother Kevin, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

Today we honor the memory of Pat Tillman who was killed in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004. We shall never forget this true American hero. 🇺🇸

"Somewhere inside, we hear a voice. It leads us in the direction of the person we wish to become. But it is up to us whether or not to follow.” - Pat Tillman