0
The true number of resistance fighters who answered the call on D-Day will probably never be known because each cell was self contained for security reasons(if you don't know you can't tell the neighborhood Gestapo). Free French soldiers and agents also parachuted into France to assist the Resistance. I do not believe that DeGauls Free French forces fought in any large numbers on D-Day but contributed immensely during the breakout and drive to Paris.
AnswerMost D-Day fighters came from UK, the US, and Canada. But there were also Frenchs, Poles, dutechs, Norwergians, etc, etc...For France besides the Resistance, there was an offical Free French Marine Commandos Batailion on D-Day, lead by Cdt. Kieffer, an Alsatian, which took among others the Casino of Carentan, and was allowed by the Britisch troop to have the honour disembarke first on the French beaches. They lost most of their men. Several hundred other Frenchmen where fighting on that same day under US and UK uniforms. Lt. Clostermann, another Alsatian, was the RAF pilot that shot the most German planes during WW2.
What else can I help you with?
Where was dday located?
five beaches at Normany, France....omaha, utah, gold, sword and juno on 6 June 1944..................
Who fought in D-Day?
http://www.britannica.com/dday
How long did the battle of dday last?
it lasted from June 6th 1944 to August 20th 1944
Why was dday important?
It was the beginning of the Allied invasion of Europe. It began with the landing at Normandy, France. The invasion saw the largest amphibious assault in history
When did d-day allied invade Europe?
August 25 1944 the DDay allied invaded Europe . It started on JUne 6,1944
What was dday and where?
D-Day was the Allied invasion of German occupied France, on the beaches of Normandy on 6 june,1944.
Did the united States fight at France in World War 2?
Hitler had invaded France, so we fought over the control of France from Hitler. DDAY was a landing on a French beach. When the allies came into an area the French people were liberated from the German occupation.
Where was dday located?
five beaches at Normany, France....omaha, utah, gold, sword and juno on 6 June 1944..................
When did operation overload dday take place?
Operation Overlord began on D-Day 6th June 1944 with the Normandy landings.
Who fought in D-Day?
http://www.britannica.com/dday
What are some battles during world war 2 including Normandy and d-day?
Stalingrad in soviet union Normandy/dday in France midway and iwojima in japan
When was dday?
D-Day was June 6, 1944 - the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in Normandy. The code word for D-Day was Mickey Mouse.(Note: D-Day is simply a codeword, like H-Hour.)
How long did the battle of dday last?
it lasted from June 6th 1944 to August 20th 1944
What was the US accomplishments on DDay?
They landed on Normandy beach.. and were pressing inwards into Europe to take down the Nazi regime
Why was dday important?
It was the beginning of the Allied invasion of Europe. It began with the landing at Normandy, France. The invasion saw the largest amphibious assault in history
When did d-day allied invade Europe?
August 25 1944 the DDay allied invaded Europe . It started on JUne 6,1944
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.
