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Today in World War II History—July 1, 1944

Monday, July 1, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Map of Allied advance in Normandy from 6 June-1 July 1944, showing secured Cotentin Peninsula (US Army Center of Military History)

Map of Allied advance in Normandy from 6 June-1 July 1944, showing secured Cotentin Peninsula (US Army Center of Military History)

80 Years Ago—July 1, 1944: US First Army secures the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy, France.

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