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What were the strengths of the allies on d-day?

Answer The invasion was the largest seaborne invasion at the time, involving over 156,000 troops crossing the English Channel from the United Kingdom to Normandy. More men were involved in the Navy and air forces. Then more soldiers were landed on Normandy in the following days who helped break out of the German defenses.


Can you compare D Day to Okinawa?

The Normandy D Day was far larger than the D Day for Okinawa. Over 5000 ships and hundreds of planes and hundreds of thousands of troops were involved in the Normandy Invasion. The invasion on Okinawa was peanuts compared to that.


Where did the largest sea invasion in world history take place?

The Battle of Leyte Gulf-- October 23 to October 26, 1944 The United States 3rd and 7th Fleets, including some Australian warships, comprised 8 large aircraft carriers, 24 light/escort carriers, 12 battleships, 24 cruisers, 141 destroyers, many other ships, and around 1,500 aircraft. They won a decisive victory over Japanese forces, which consisted of four aircraft carriers, nine battleships, 19 cruisers, 34 destroyers and several hundred aircraft. The opposing fleets carried a total of about 200,000 men. The largest naval battle in pre-modern times would be the Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, between the Holy League (Spain, Italy, and several other powers) and the Ottoman Empire. Approximately 450 ships were involved, with around 50,000 men.


Did uss coral sea or uss ranger carry agent orange in the 1960's?

The USS Coral Sea and USS Ranger, both aircraft carriers used by the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, did not directly carry Agent Orange. Instead, Agent Orange was primarily handled and applied by ground troops and Air Force aircraft during the war. However, naval vessels, including aircraft carriers, supported operations that involved the use of herbicides like Agent Orange. Any direct association with the carriers would be indirect, through their role in supporting operations where these chemicals were deployed.


What three US ships were not salvaged from the Pearl Harbor attacks?

first answer:The ONLY US Navy ships that were not at Pearl Harbor, were the ones that mattered! The US Aircraft Carriers. Had those carriers been present during the attack; history would have been DRASTICALLY ALTERED!second more correct answer:A large part of the US Pacific Fleet was not at Pearl Harbor on the morning that it was attacked.All three Fleet Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific were not at Pearl Harbor.One of the nine Battleships in the Pacific was not at Pearl Harbor.Eleven of the 13 Heavy Cruisers in the Pacific were not at Pearl Harbor.Five of the 11 Light Cruisers in the Pacific were not at Pearl Harbor.37 of the 68 Destroyers in the Pacific were not at Pearl Harbor.47 of the 51 Submarines in the Pacific were not at Pearl Harbor.The ships that were at sea, were primarily involved in operations to reinforce Midway & WakeIslands, escort convoys to/from the Philippines, or were on patrol in waters not far from Hawaii.

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Was China involved in the Normandy invasion?

24 Chinese naval cadets took part in the Normandy landings .


Why was America involved in the Normandy invasion?

America was involved because they, with Britain and Canada were the main Allied Forces


What units of the royal army medical corps were involved in the invasion of Normandy June 1944?

list of ramc units in normandy 1944


Who was involved in the Normandy invasion?

Allied forces involved in the Invasion of Normandy were United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Free France, Poland, Australia, Free Belgian Forces, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway and Greece. Axis forces were from France.


When did the Normandy invasion take place?

The Normandy invasion, also known as D-Day, took place on June 6, 1944. This operation marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France during World War II. It involved a massive airborne and amphibious assault on the beaches of Normandy and played a crucial role in the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.


How many ships were in the invasion of the Philippines?

The invasion of the Philippines during World War II, specifically the Leyte Gulf invasion in October 1944, involved a massive naval force. Approximately 700 ships were part of the operation, which included landing ships, aircraft carriers, battleships, and support vessels. This large fleet was crucial for the successful landing of Allied forces and the subsequent liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation.


How was South Africa involved in the Invasion of Normandy?

South Africa was not involved in D-Day. Their government would allow their troops to aid the Allie in Africa only. -They could not fight in Europe.


What are the risks of aircrafts embarked on aircraft carriers?

From WWII to Vietnam, they were very dangerous. In Vietnam, the USS Enterprise, USS Oriskany, and USS Forrestall, all were involved with explosions and fires destroying men and jet aircraft. Lessons LEARNED from those incidents have made aircraft carriers safer for 21st century US sailors.


Why is the invasion of Normandy considered one of historys greatest naval invasion?

The invasion of Normandy is considered one of the the greatest naval invasions because it involved over 11,000 ships from British, American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, Polish, French, and Dutch navies. Many of the smaller landing ships were even crewed by the US Coast Guard.


How many air craft lost on D-day?

On D-Day, June 6, 1944, it's estimated that around 4,400 Allied aircraft were involved in the operation, with approximately 127 aircraft lost during the day's operations. This included both transport and combat aircraft, which played crucial roles in the success of the Normandy landings. The air support was vital for the success of the invasion, providing cover and transporting troops and supplies.


Which Caribbean country was the site of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion?

The Bay of Pigs invasion occurred in Cuba. It involved air attacks that launched from Nicaragua. There were also supporting aircraft and ships of the US Navy involved, though indirectly.


What were the strengths of the allies on d-day?

Answer The invasion was the largest seaborne invasion at the time, involving over 156,000 troops crossing the English Channel from the United Kingdom to Normandy. More men were involved in the Navy and air forces. Then more soldiers were landed on Normandy in the following days who helped break out of the German defenses.