They were trying to get a realistic presence in France and destroy many bridges and crossings to confuse the German Army. They succeeded in a great way.
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Yes, over 170,000 Allied soldiers invaded German occupied France on D-Day
About 350 Canadian soldiers were wounded on D-Day.
Over a million Allied soldiers were part of Operation Overlord, with over 170,000 of them landing on D-Day, the first day.
Many died of drowning in the water trying to get to the shore.
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Around 17,500 were killed during D-Day. 7,500 were German Soldiers and 10,000 were Allied soldiers.
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Yes, over 170,000 Allied soldiers invaded German occupied France on D-Day
There were approximately 80,000 British soldiers on the beaches at D Day. There were many more in ships and aircraft assisting.
Most of the soldiers fighting on D-Day were British.
About 350 Canadian soldiers were wounded on D-Day.
Over a million Allied soldiers were part of Operation Overlord, with over 170,000 of them landing on D-Day, the first day.
At start of D-Day, Britain had 60,000 Soldiers. During D-Day It is estimated that 57,500 British troops survived,, the meant that around 2,500 British troops were killed in D-Day.
Canada sent many soldiers and airmen to Britain. About 21,000 Canadian soldiers landed on D-Day .