1944 part of the Battle of Normandy in WWII. It began on 6 June 1944 in what is now France and lasted until 6 August 1944 (about 2 months). The setting was Caen. It was part of Operation Overlord. Those involved included the Allies of World War II, the United Kingdom, Canada and Nazi Germany.
Before and after
- from June 1944 to September 1944Operation Frantic
- from 6 June 1944 to 29 August 1944Normandy landings
- from 6 June 1944 to 1 July 1944Invasion of Normandy
- from 6 June 1944 to 30 June 1944Battle of Cherbourg
- from 6 June 1944 to 6 August 1944Battle for Caen
- from 6 June 1944 to 25 August 1944Operation Overlord
- 13 June 1944Birth of Ban Ki-moon
- from 15 June 1944 to 9 July 1944Battle of Saipan
- from 22 June 1944 to 29 August 1944Operation Bagration
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