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Eisenhower led ships to invade Normandy. There were three phases; people dropped from aircrafts, others were coming into Omaha Beach while surrounded by machine guns. There were many casualties.
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The invasion of Normandy was being plotted
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The army was focused on getting the Germans out of the cities. General Patton was charged with assault toward the west wall
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The Germans launched a counter attack after the Allies attacked in Normandy.
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The Ruhr Valley was closed.
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Land was being taken back that was taken during earlier battles.