Today in World War II History—8 May 1944
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
75 Years Ago—8 May 1944: Countdown to D-day: General Eisenhower sets D-day for Normandy invasion as June 5—this will be signaled to the commanders on May 23.
US Congress extends Lend-Lease to June 1945.
German Army Group G established in southern France under Col. Gen. Johannes Blaskowitz.