The ‘D-Day’ landings were a major Allied operation that took place on June 6, 1944, during World War 2. The landings were part of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France. The D-Day landings were a major turning point in the war, and they helped to secure the Allied victory in Europe. The Allies landed on five beaches along the Normandy coast: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. The landings were met with fierce resistance from the German defenders, but the Allies were able to overcome the resistance and establish a beachhead in Normandy. The D-Day landings were a major military achievement, and they are considered to be one of the most important events in World War 2.