The story
Operation Overlord is officially presented to King George VI and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. All staff officers, Admirals and Generals from the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States attend the event.
Photos:
- Plan of Operation Overlord
- Plan of attack developed by the SHAEF
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.