World War II Early June 1944

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June 8, 1944

A steamer headed to Auschwitz, is sunk, with no known survivors, off Santorini. Read more on page 4.

Steamer Danea sunk

captured

German submarine

U-505 captured on June 4. Read more on page 3.

Water landings were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombings. 24,000 American, Canadian and British troops landed shortly after midnight. Allied infantry and other divisions began landing on the coast at 6:30. Two of the 5 sections of coast have been successfully linked.

the Normandy coast

D-DAY

The operation codenamed Operation Neptune began on June 6 after months of military deception used to mislead the Germans. The operation is off to a difficult start after being delayed 24 hours due to adverse weather conditions.

Allies invade 50km of

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NORMANDY

1944

D-DAY

German U-505 captured

Steamer Danae Sunk