Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword. Neptune, Mulberry, Overlord. Finally the codenames make sense for the thousands of soldiers, sailors, airmen and support crews taking part in D-Day. After over a year of planning, the Allied forces have invaded Fortress Europe and are on their way to victory. On the eve of the 40th anniversary of D-Day, CBC reporter Dan Bjarnason explains the action that day and the historical significance of Operation Overlord.
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