D-Day- June 6th 1994
Years of preparation went into the D-Day invasion. The United States of America officially entered World War II in December 1941. The idea of a massive offensive across the English Channel and into Nazi-occupied France began to be discussed by the British and Americans not long afterward. In order to gain control of the Mediterranean Sea, the Allies first passed through Northern Africa and Southern Italy, weakening the Axis’ grip on the region. Italy was forced to surrender as a result of this strategy in September 1943. Western allies began preparing for a campaign that would open a new front in northwestern France, a campaign that would last for several months. An amphibious assault was planned, with thousands of men departing from England and traveling to France’s Atlantic coastline.
D-Day- June 6th 1994
Normandy Was Chosen As The D-Day Landing Site To Surprise Germany
Given that the Pas de Calais is the most direct route between France and the United Kingdom (United Kingdom), the Allies anticipated a German attack. Instead, they decided to head to the beaches of Normandy for a day of relaxation. Aircraft stationed in England, which had an excellent port, was able to fly within striking distance of the location. There were approximately 50 miles of coastline real estate taken up by the D-day landing beaches. Omaha was the beach with the highest number of casualties out of the five. There were 2400 Americans and 1200 Germans who died.
Normandy Was Chosen As The D-Day Landing Site To Surprise Germany
