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Why did the allies decide on invading Normandy instead of southern France in world war 2 the Germans did not have any divisions in southern France and it appears it would have been much easier going?
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August 15th 1944, the allies invade the south of France and set the whole meditarranean coast free. The troops there walked up the Rhône to meet the Normandy troops and walk toward Berlin.
The June 6th invasion was made in Normandy because the German were waiting in the Pas-de-Calais, the shortest way to reach France. They couldn't go further because of the fleet's size and the number of special floating equipment dragged by the cruisers.
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Where did the allied forces meet the Germans in the Normandy?
The allied invasion of Normandy was met by heavy gunfire even as they were landing on the beach.
Who lost the battle of Normandy?
Obviously the Germans lost by sheer force from the americans.
In which year did the invading Germans place a flag on the top of the Eiffel tower?
1940
How did the Battle of Normandy end?
The invasion of Normandy ended when the German units retreated across the River Seine. So the battle of Normandy ended when the Germans retreated east towards Germany.
Why did the Nazis defend Normandy to Paris?
The German strategy was to repel the invasion, but as that became impossible, the Germans were trying to limit the invasion to the Normandy peninsula which to a large degree was pinned down in the tough 'bocage' country. The Germans were outnumbered in the West, they needed to defend Normandy to prevent the inevitable defeat which would be caused by a foe increasing in men and material.
What were all of the countries that took place in the invasion of Normandy?
The Americans, British, Canadians and French resistance were the invading forces. The Germans were the defenders.
What had the Germans done to the beaches at Normandy?
idoits
Who started d day?
The Germans after invading Europe.
What did France do in ww 2?
they gave up, what you should have asked is what was the French resistance. which fought the invading Germans until the British, Canadians, and the United States stormed the beaches of Normandy, France becoming know as D-day
What was the strategy for the invasion of France at Normandy?
hit the Germans where they did not expect.........................
How did the Normandy invasion start?
the motive of the Normandy invasion was to liberate the french from the nazi Germans who had invaded years before
Where did the allied forces meet the Germans in the Normandy?
The allied invasion of Normandy was met by heavy gunfire even as they were landing on the beach.
How were the Normandy beaches important?
The allied invasion and beachhead at Normandy heralded the defeat of the Germans and the end of World War II in Europe.
What were the reasons behind the beaches picked for the Normandy landings?
They were mainly picked as being suitable for beach landings and being nowhere near where the Germans expected invasion.n This deception alone caused at least 3 German Divisions to be placed in the wrong area.
What was the result after the invasion of Normandy?
Huge Allied armies were pushing the Germans back .
Who lost the battle of Normandy?
Obviously the Germans lost by sheer force from the americans.
How did the invasion of Normandy change World War 2?
The Germans were put on the defensive
