The night before the dawn amphibious landings at Normandy, three Allied airborne divisions landed at the invasion site to prepare the way.
These landings were dangerous, and combat between Allied paratroopers and German garrison forces was vicious.
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Playlist:
Fanfare
Opening War Theme
Piano Sonata No. 14, “Moonlight”
Composed in 1801 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Public domain.
Performed by Paul Pitman. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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