[ad_1] Source U.S. assault troops in an LCVP landing craft approach Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Father Ignatius Maternowski (shown at left) died that fateful day. / Credit: Public domain/U.S. military National Catholic Register, Jun 6, 2024 / 05:00 am (CNA). Tens of thousands of Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. That day, 80 years ago — D-Day — launched the major turning point in World War II.As more than 156,000 soldiers took part…

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