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What was the d day invaSION about?

The D-Day invasion (also known as Operation Overlord) took place on June 6, 1944 and was the Allies' invasion of the Axis-held European mainland.


In what region did the allies launch an invasion after they drove the german forces out of north africa?

The Allies used bases in North Africa to launch an invasion of southern Europe. They took the island of Sicily in the summer of 1943 and landed on the Italian mainland in September.


What was the important secret about D-Day?

The date and location of the Allied invasion of mainland Europe were highly important secrets. The Nazis expected that the Allies would invade France, but they did not when and where. If they knew when and where they could have prepared for the invasion and concentrated their forces.


What miltary steps did the allies take to defeat the axis powers in Europe?

Saturation bombing of German cities and the invasion of mainland Europe on 6th June 1944 - D-Day.


What was America's and other countries' perspectives of the Battle of Stalingrad?

The Allies had a keen interest in the battle for Stalingrad because the Allies needed the time to gather resources for the upcoming invasion of the European mainland and had the Germans persevered over the Russians and the Russians were defeated then it would have deep and long range effects upon the continuation of the war leaving many to speculate about it's ability to triumph over Axis forces .


Why did the fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinowa create concern about a mainland Japanese invasion by the Allies?

Because of their physical proximity to Japan they could be used as staging areas for an invasion, and they could be used to launch bombing raids. Obviously the Japanese wanted neither one of these things.


What body of water did the allies cross during the d-day invasion?

The Allies crossed the English Channel to carry out the D-Day invasion


What country's mainland was invaded by allies in September 1943?

Italy


Why was the invasion of Normandy a good idea?

Yes, the invasion of Normandy was a good idea because the Allies needed to invade Europe to aid there French allies.


What did the invasion of Normandy allow allies to do?

The invasion of Normandy, or D-Day, allowed the allies to get control of the coast of France. This allowed Allies to get a direct path to Germany, and potentially eliminate the dictator, Adolf Hitler.


What was the purpose for the invasion during World War 2?

Be more specific. The German invasion of their neighbors or the Allies invasion of Germany.


What events happened in the European theater?

Major battles between the Axis Powers and the Allies were fought in the Eastern Theater. Key battles included the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942, D-Day Invasion in 1944, and VE Day when Germany surrendered to the United States and the Allies.