In 1944, World War II was in full swing, with major battles occurring across Europe and the Pacific. The year is notable for the D-Day invasion on June 6, when Allied forces launched a massive assault on German-occupied France, marking a turning point in the war. This operation involved thousands of troops and significant naval and air support. In the Pacific, the Battle of Leyte Gulf took place in October, resulting in a decisive victory for the Allies against Japan. Additionally, the Holocaust continued, with millions of Jews and other targeted groups facing persecution and extermination in Nazi concentration camps.