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What does the "D" stand for?

What does the "D" mean?
The National WWII Museum answers its most popular question.

D-Day

June 6, 1944

Ever wonder what the "D" in D-Day represents?

Bird's-eye view of Normandy Landings

Landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops on D-day (France) (photo: Library of Congress)

Video--10 Incredible D-Day facts (Genes Reunited)