Operation Cobra was a military campaign conducted by the Allied Forces during World War II, specifically in July 1944. Its primary goal was to break out from the Normandy beachhead after the successful D-Day landings. The operation aimed to encircle and defeat the German forces in the region, allowing the Allies to advance into France. The operation began on July 25, 1944, with a massive aerial and artillery bombardment followed by a ground assault. The U.S. Third Army, led by General George S. Patton, played a crucial role in the offensive. The success of Operation Cobra significantly contributed to the liberation of France from German occupation.