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The German Military, for the most part, did not expect the Allied invasion to land at the widest part of the English Channel, Normandy. They expected (again, for the most part, not entirely) the invasion was more likely to come at the Pas de Callais, the shortest point of the English Channel and therefore the shortest distance between France and England. This prompted German forces toreinforce the French beachhead at the Pas De Callais with much more men, supplies, defenses and defense positions than in Normandy. Only German General Rommel, placed in command of Normandy shortly before the D-Day invasion, suspected the Allied attack on the Normandy beachhead. There was not enough time, though, to reinforce Normandy to his liking.
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Were the Germans responsible for invasion of Normandy?
Yes, they did not anticipate where the invasion would take place, not enough land was covered by their troops. They also thought that Dday would be postponed due to weather.
Why were the Germans surprised by the allied invasion at Normandy?
Because they did know it was going to be an invasion. But they did not know where or when.
Which statement best summarized the events of d-day?
the Germans were surprised by the location of the invasion but mounted an effective counterattack
Who fought in D-Day?
http://www.britannica.com/dday
Why were the Germans surprised by the Allies invasion at Normandy?
The Germans had all expected the invasion to happen at the Strait of Calais,about 100 miles north. German troop concentrations were much higher and at better readiness there.
Were the Germans responsible for invasion of Normandy?
Yes, they did not anticipate where the invasion would take place, not enough land was covered by their troops. They also thought that Dday would be postponed due to weather.
Why were the Germans surprised by the allied invasion at Normandy?
Because they did know it was going to be an invasion. But they did not know where or when.
What type of artwork do the Germans do?
Will you be surprised to know that German artists produce all conceivable kinds of art?Germans are just like other Europeans or Americans.
How do you think the events of the Warsaw ghetto uprising affected German morale?
At first, the Germans were a little surprised.
Where do you sign up for paintball d day?
For Skirmish Dday you have to call. I assume it is the same for Oklahoma and other big dday games also.
Which statement best summarized the events of d-day?
the Germans were surprised by the location of the invasion but mounted an effective counterattack
What event is depicted in Saving Private Ryan?
Dday
What is the Hindi word for data?
jaankaree, aank-dday
Who fought in D-Day?
http://www.britannica.com/dday
Why were the Germans surprised by the Allies invasion at Normandy?
The Germans had all expected the invasion to happen at the Strait of Calais,about 100 miles north. German troop concentrations were much higher and at better readiness there.
What is Germany's predominant ideology?
I think most Germans would be surprised by the suggestion that they have an ideology. The overwhelming majority of Germans are committed to democracy and what they call the 'social market economy'. Many are also committed to environmentalism.
What Tanks Were Used On D-day?
how many tanks were there durind dday
