The weather on D-Day was far from ideal, and the operation had to be delayed 24 hours, as the invasion planners had requirements for the phase of the moon, the tides, and the time of day that meant only a few days each month were deemed suitable. Adolf Hitler placed Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in command of German forces and of developing fortifications along the Atlantic Wall in anticipation of an Allied invasion. The amphibious landings were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombardment and an airborne assault—the landing of 24,000 American, British, and Canadian airborne troops shortly after midnight. Allied infantry and armoured divisions began landing on the coast of France at 06:30. Allied casualties were documented for at least 10,000, with 4,414 confirmed dead. This D-Day Veterans 8x10 Filmstrip Photograh has been hand signed by 5 veterans including: Bob Bearden, John Bistrica, Peter Fantacone, Don Jakeway & Bernard Nolan. PSA Authentication Sticker & Full Letter of Authenticity #AA07187. Minor dings on upper left on photo sold as is, no returns.