Operation Overlord was the code name for the invasion of northwest Europe during World War II by Allied forces. The operation began with the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 (commonly known as D-Day), among the largest amphibious assaults ever conducted.

Brave man and woman risk life and limb for us, if not for them, i might be speaking Japanese instead of living free.

/Salute

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother