Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
On which date did allied forces land in Normandy, an event known as 'D-Day'?
- A11 November 1918
- B8 May 1945
- C6 August 1945
- D6 June 1944Right answer
Answer: 6 June 1944
The allied landings in Normandy took place on 6 June 1944. After winning on the beaches, the Allies pushed through France and into Germany.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The 20th century". Practice question 235 of 651, written in our own words.