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What does the D stand for in the D-day of World War 2?
It doesn't stand for anything. It is simply a military term that described the day any particular military operation would commence. The same with the term "H-hour"
What does the d day stand for?
"D" in d-day stands for . . . 'day', and it refers to the day on which a major war attack will start. If it is capitalized, like "D-Day", then it refers to the Allies 1944 invasion of Europe in World War II.
Who were two generals that planned D-Day and Pearl Harbor?
Although the term "D-Day" was applid to the day when any allied amphibious operation was launched, the term generally refers to the invasion of German occupied Europe at Normandy on June 6, 1944. Pearl Harbor is an American Naval base in Hawaii. The Japanese attacked it on December 7, 1941.Two generals who helped plan D-Day would include Eisenhower and Montgomery. Pearl Harbor was not planned by generals but by Japanese admirals. Two of them would be Nagumo and Yamamoto.ANS 2 - The Genereal who was in charge of D-Day planning was British General Frederick Morgan. His planning committee started in early 1943.
Is there only one d day?
no, d-day is a generic term used in the military for the day that an operacion begins. but ever since WW2 invasion of Normandy, D-day is associated with that particular day.
Full form of d-day?
'D-Day is a general military term for the day on which an operation or exercise is planned to commence. The choice of the letter D has no significance, and any other letter could equally be used. Its only purpose is to provide a point of reference from which all other dates can be reckoned. D - [minus] 1 would be the day before an operation commenced. D + 1 would be the day after D-Day, or the second day of the operation. This allows all aspects of the plan to be worked out in advance, even though the actual date of D-Day might remain to be decided.The most famous D-Day was 6 June 1944, the beginning of the Allied invasion of France, although there were numerous others during the Second World War.(SAMEER)
What was the sacred day in the middle ages?
Sacred days were called feasts, feast days, or holy days. The term holiday came from holy day.
Is day capitalized in Mother's Day?
Yes. Day is capitalized in Mother's Day and Mother's has an apostrophe before the "s."
Where the modern word holiday come from?
The word Holiday probably comes from "Holy Day". I think this term comes from holy day or saint's day which would be a day off from work. The christian calendar used to be full of these - some replacing old pagan ritual days or events.
Should the word parade be capitalized after Memorial Day?
Yes, "Parade" should be capitalized when it refers to a specific event, such as "Memorial Day Parade." However, if you are using the term generically, such as "the parade after Memorial Day," it should be lowercase. Always consider the context in which the word is used.
Should the day of the week be capitalized in writing?
Yes, the day of the week should be capitalized in writing.
Do you capitalize the word weekend in Memorial Day weekend?
I think that would be determined by the context in which that phrase was used. If you were writing something like, "We had a picnic during the Memorial Day weekend," then it would be a lowercase "w." But if it was a title like, "Memorial Day Weekend Sale," then it would be capitalized.
Is the phrase Martin Luther King Day correctly capitalized?
The phrase "Martin Luther King Day" is correctly capitalized. Martin Luther King is a name so is automatically capitalized. Since it is a specific day, a holiday to be exact, day is also capitalized.
Is Ash Wednesday an Holy Day of Obligation?
No. While Ash Wednesday is an important day to Catholics as the beginning of the season of Lent, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation. Ash Wednesday is however a special holy day and a day of abstinence and penance.
What does the term red letter days refer to?
The term red letter day refers to any day that has special significance. The term comes from Medieval church calendars that printed special holy days in red ink.
Is the D on day in Mother's Day capitalized?
Yes it is. "Mother's Day"
Is President's day capitalized?
Yes.
Should graduation day be capitalized?
Yes, "Graduation Day" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific event.
