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European Theater of Operations
Allied Order of Battle, Operation Neptune (The Invasion of Normandy)
6 June 1944
Allied Forces, Operation Neptune
 
  Overlord was the general plan for the liberation of north-west Europe.
  Neptune was the assault phase of Overlord.
  D-Day was the date that Neptune would take place.
  ETOUSA European Theater of Operations, United States Army. Headquarters responsible for directing Army operations in the European theater.
 
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