How many paratroopers were dropped into France?

During the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, approximately 13,000 American paratroopers were dropped into France as part of Operation Overlord. Additionally, around 7,000 British and Commonwealth paratroopers were also deployed on that day. These airborne troops aimed to secure key objectives behind enemy lines to support the main amphibious assault on the beaches. Overall, the combined total of paratroopers was about 20,000 on D-Day.