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FACTS
The D-Day landings took place on the 6th of June 1946
150,000 troops landed on the first day
They were taken over in an armada of 7,000 ships
More than 4,500 Allied troops were killed on the day of the landings
D-DAY PHOTO GALLERIES
This is a our photo gallery of the D-Day events on Friday 4th June.
This is a our photo gallery of the D-Day events on Saturday 5th June.
This is a our photo gallery of the D-Day events on Sunday 6th June.
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