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Why was Normandy the target for Allied invasion forces in World War 2?
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The Germans inflicted heavy casualties on their enemies however .?
they also were the target of heavy destruction by the Allied forces
Where was the target city for the D-Day troops?
the target city was Normandy, France. we in invaded it because the Nazis took over France
The main target of the Allied bombs in Germany?
oil refineries and factories
Why was France attacked in the D-day invasion?
France itself was not the target on D-Day, the target was the Nazi German forces in France, which the Allies were trying to defeat by taking the fight back to western Europe. The ultimate aim was to get rid of the Nazi regime lead by Hitler. The aim succeded eventually.
After Adolf Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia which country became the next target of Germany?
poland
What was Operation Fortitude?
Fortitude was the D-Day invasion deception plan designed to protect the Normandy target from Nazi knowledge.
The Germans inflicted heavy casualties on their enemies however .?
they also were the target of heavy destruction by the Allied forces
What did the Allies have to do before invading Italy?
During World War II, the Allied invasion of Italy in 1943 was preceded by the Allied invasion of western North Africa in 1942. At the same time, Allied forces to the east, in Egypt, pushed a mixed German-Italian force westward until linking up with their compatriots in the invasion force, thereby securing North Africa and preparing the way for the invasion of Italy.
Why did d day happen?
the alllied forces had to re-enter Europe in order to defeat Germany. the did so at Normandy France on 6 June 1944............. Actually, D-Day should have never happen. The reason for that is because a few hours before the invasion American Bombers were on a mission to bomb the German machine gun nests, but because of the wind speed the bombers dropped their bombs about 4 miles from the original target. So, thats pretty much why D-Day happened
The main target of the Allied bombs in Germany was what?
The main target of the Allied bombs in Germany was oil refineries and factories.
Why was George S Patton given command of a fake army before the D-day invasion?
Patton was given command of a fake army to confuse German spies as to where the invasion was going to take place. Patton's intent was to make them think of Calais as the target. It apparently worked as the Germans strengthened troops in Calais area.
Where was the target city for the D-Day troops?
the target city was Normandy, France. we in invaded it because the Nazis took over France
What were soldiers ideas on targeting civilians during world war 2?
Generally, they didn't target civilians. The Nazi did, but allied forces didn't . Civilians in war are often considered just a product of war.
The target of Operation Overlord was?
the invasion of German held europe..............
The main target of the Allied bombs in Germany was .?
Oil refineries and factories
The main target of the Allied bombs in Germany?
oil refineries and factories
_____ is often the target of criticism in invasion literature?
(Apex) Military strength.
