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Final decision for D-Day in Southwick House

1944-06-05 · Hampshire · United Kingdom

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 June 5th, 0400 the final desicion to  start operation overlod is taken by Eisenhower In SHAEF HQ. HQ of operation Overlord stayed at Southwick House. 

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