rewrite shorter: During World War II, a big event in Western Europe was the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. This event is remembered as soldiers arrived in boats on the beaches of Normandy to fight against the Nazis. It was very important because it showed the bravery and sacrifice of the American, British, and Canadian soldiers who came together to free Europe from Nazi control. The D-Day landings were the start of freeing Europe and helped bring an end to Nazi Germany. This event was a major teamwork effort that showed how different countries united to fight for freedom and peace. The soldiers on the beaches didn't just win land backthey also fought for the freedom and democracy we treasure today