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The Germans built a defensive line along the French coast facing Britain to defend against the looming invasion. The invasion successfully took place in July 1944 overpowering a week spot in the Atlantic wall/defensive line in Normandie.
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∙ 9y agoDuring World War II, the "Atlantic Wall", the name given to the coastline of Western Europe being defended by German (and their allied) troops, stretched from the far southwestern corner of France to the northwestern corner of Germany itself and then northwards along the Norwegian coast. Although portions of this coastal defense line were only weakly defended, its overall length stretched to over 3,000 miles in total.
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Was the Atlantic wall in World War 2 actually a wall?
No, it was a British expression. thanks!:)
In what war was the Berlin Wall built?
It wasn't built during a war, it was after World War II.
Did civilian passenger ships travel across the Atlantic during World War 2?
Yes there were civilian passenger ships that traveled across the Atlantic Ocean during World War 2. Unfortunately during this time there were many civilian passenger ships that never reached their destinations due to disaster striking during their sail.
Why was the D-Day invasion an important outcome of World War 2?
It was important for British morale to breach the Atlantic Wall and fight in Europe again
What was the Navys primary wartime mission in the Atlantic during World War 2?
Defeat the German U-boat offensive
Who was the general was in charge of the Atlantic wall during World War 2?
Rommel !
Was the Atlantic wall in World War 2 actually a wall?
No, it was a British expression. thanks!:)
How was the island of Cézembre used in wartime?
During World War I, the Belgian Army installed a disciplinary company on Cézembre. During World War II, the island's fortifications were strengthened by the Germans and Italians as part of the Atlantic Wall.
Which ocean was the US Atlantic ship in during world war 11?
The Atlantic
Who won the Atlantic battle during world war 2?
The Battle of the Atlantic was won by Britain and her Allies .
Who what the US admiral in the Atlantic during World War II?
Ernest King .
Who was a Us admiral of the Atlantic during World War 2?
raldalpChester Nimitz.
In what war was the Berlin Wall built?
It wasn't built during a war, it was after World War II.
How did the allies secure the Atlantic ocean during world war 2?
they pooped in the water!
During World War 1 how many ships were assigned to the Atlantic Fleet?
Nearly all
Was NATO made during World War 2?
The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in 1949, four years after the end of World War II.
Did civilian passenger ships travel across the Atlantic during World War 2?
Yes there were civilian passenger ships that traveled across the Atlantic Ocean during World War 2. Unfortunately during this time there were many civilian passenger ships that never reached their destinations due to disaster striking during their sail.
