What are some facts about Juno beach?

* Juno Beach is located in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.

* It was one of the five beaches of the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

* Juno Beach was assigned to the Canadian 3rd Division, supported by the British 79th Armoured Division.

* The beach is about 8 kilometers long and was defended by German fortifications, including beach obstacles, bunkers, and artillery.

* The invasion began at 7:45 a.m. with a naval bombardment of the German defenses.

* Canadian troops landed on the beach at 8:00 a.m. and faced heavy resistance from the Germans.

* By the end of the day, Canadian troops had secured Juno Beach and were able to advance inland.

* Juno Beach is now a popular tourist destination and there is a museum dedicated to the Canadian landings.