The initial objective was to establish a viable and suppliable beachhead in France. From this point there was a need to capture the ports of Cherbourg and Caen in order to support a field field army in northern Europe. In particular Caen was intended to be captured on the first day, but was not captured until 06 July.
The initial objective was to establish a viable and suppliable beachhead in France. From this point there was a need to capture the ports of Cherbourg and Caen in order to support a field field army in northern Europe. In particular Caen was intended to be captured on the first day, but was not captured until 06 July.
Yes, they both refer to the invasion of Normandy by the allies, although D-Day truly means the day of an attack.
D-day as it is known happended on June 6th, 1944 with the invasion of Normandy
The D-Day invasion began on the beaches of Normandy.
D-Day
D-Day
D-day was one day in the Invasion of Normandy. Therefore, D-day was over at midnight on June 6, 1944. However, the Invasion of Normandy continued.
to put allied forces back into Europe which then allowed allied force to attach the Germans
Normandy , France
Normandy, France.
D-Day was the Allied invasion of Normandy, France.
D-Day was the Allied invasion of Normandy, France.
D-Day was the Allied invasion of Normandy, France.