Most memorable images from D-Day

US soldiers wade through surf and German gunfire

Photo: US ARMY VIA EPA-EFE

To secure a beachhead during the Allied Invasion, on the beaches of Normandy on June 6,1944.

US soldiers of the 16th Infantry Regiment Wounded

Photo: US ARMY VIA EPA-EFE

While storming Omaha Beach, waiting by the chalk cliffs for evacuation to a field hospital for treatment, on D-Day, Normandy, France, 06 June 1944.

British troops land on the beaches of Normandy

Photo: BRITISH MINISTRY OF DEFENCE VIA EPA-EFE

France on June 6, 1944 marking the commencement of D Day.

Paratroopers of the Allied Army land on La Manche

Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

On the coast of France on June 6, 1944 after Allied forces stormed the Normandy beaches during D-Day.

Joseph Vaghi, a US Navy ensign, chats with residents of Colleville-Sur-Mer

Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

on June 6, 1944, after Allied forces stormed the Normandy beaches during D-Day.

British paratroopers, their faces painted with camouflage paint

Photo: STF, AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Read slogans chalked on the side of a glider after Allied forces stormed the Normandy beaches during D-Day on June 6, 1944.

German troops surrender to US soldiers

Photo: US ARMY / HANDOUT, US ARMY VIA EPA-EFE

During the Allied Invasion of Europe, D-Day, in Normandy, France on June 6, 1944.

Members of a landing party help injured US soldiers to safety

Photo: US ARMY / HANDOUT, US ARMY VIA EPA-EFE

On Utah Beach during the Allied Invasion of Europe, on D-Day in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944.

US troops of the 4th Infantry Division "Famous Fourth" land on 'Utah Beach'

Photo: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM VIA AFP/GETTY IMAGES

As Allied forces storm the Normandy beaches on D-Day.

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