In pictures: How the D-Day landings unfolded on June 6, 1944

Allied forces take Omaha Beach in Normandy, France during the World War Two D-Day landings in1944. (Picture:Getty Images)

Today marks 81 years since the the D-Day landings began on the Normandy beaches of France during World War Two. 

June 6, 1944, was an important turning point during World War Two and is one of the biggest seaborne invasions in history.

Considered a key component in the defeat of Hitler and his forces during WWII, the D-Day operation against Nazi Germany was a combined effort...