<P> The Western Allies of World War II launched the largest amphibious invasion in history when they assaulted Normandy , located on the northern coast of France , on 6 June 1944 . The invaders were able to establish a beachhead as part of Operation Overlord after a successful `` D - Day , '' the first day of the invasion . </P>
<P> The Western Allies of World War II launched the largest amphibious invasion in history when they assaulted Normandy , located on the northern coast of France , on 6 June 1944 . The invaders were able to establish a beachhead as part of Operation Overlord after a successful `` D - Day , '' the first day of the invasion . </P>
where did the battle of normandy take place
where did the battle of normandy take place
the northern coast of France
the northern coast of France