Normandy D-Day Aviation Patrol Sectors Battle Map

Operation Neptune was the initial assault phase of the Allied invasion of France on 6 June 1944 (Operation Overlord was the codename for the invasion of the entire Normandy region). The Americans stormed the beaches of Omaha and Utah, the British at Sword and Gold beaches, and the Canadians came ashore at Juno beach. Allied paratroopers had dropped behind German lines the prevent reinforcements from coming to the front as the seaborne landing troops came ashore. A successful beachhead was established which allowed for the Allies to breakout into Northwestern France in their march to Germany. This phenomenal map shows the patrol routes, areas of operations, and interdiction lines of allied aircraft for the landings. There is also great detail on the approach lanes used by the Navy/Coast Guard as they crossed the English Channel.  Result: Allied Victory Created/Published: 1944 Scale: 500,000 Dimensions (Inches, Width x Height): Multiple sizes Each map is printed using the finest mater