What happened at Sword Beach on D-Day?

On D-Day, Sword Beach was attacked by air and naval bombardment and an amphibious landing by the 3rd British Infantry Division. Paratroopers were also dropped to secure the bridges and eastern flank of the invasion. The beach was secured by the Allies by the end of the day.

How many soldiers were killed on Sword Beach?

On D-Day, 28,845 troops were landed at Sword with 630 casualties.

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Definition

Sword Beach was the easternmost beach of the Allied D-Day Normandy landings of 6 June 1944. The 3rd British Infantry Division was given the task of taking the beach while paratroopers and Royal Marine and French Commando units secured the beach exits and the eastern flank of the Allied invasion.

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