Operation Detroit
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During World War II, Operation Detroit was the parachute insertion of the Allied 82nd Airborne Division into Normandy on the night of 5 June, 1944 as part of Operation Overlord. See also Operation Chicago.

On 6 June, 1944 the heavier elements of the division landed by glider in Operation Elmira.

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