Reflecting on the 79th anniversary of D-Day: Significance, memories, and forgotten heroes.

On the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the largest land, sea, and air invasion ever attempted, the impact of the Allied forces turning the tide in World War II with the invasion of Nazi-held Europe still resonates today. The decision-making savvy shown by the Allied commanders then is an example of what is always needed to manage changing worldviews. D-Day's significance spans continents and decades, as it created the basis for Europe’s future wealth and stability, and established the claim that democracy and international collaboration would ultimately overcome totalitarianism.