D-Day

"Casualties" refers to all losses suffered by the armed forces: killed, wounded, missing in action (meaning that their bodies were not found) and prisoners of war. There is no "official" casualty figure for D-Day. Under the circumstances, accurate record keeping was very difficult. For example, some troops who were listed as missing may actually have landed in the wrong place, and have rejoined their parent unit only later. In April and May 1944, the Allied air forces lost nearly 12,000 men and over 2,000 aircraft in operations which paved the way for D-Day. Total Allied casualties on D-Day are estimated at 10,000, including 2500 dead. British casualties on D-Day have been estimated at approximately 2700. The Canadians lost 946 casualties. The US forces lost 6603 men. Note that the casualty figures for smaller units do not always add up to equal these overall figures exactly, however (this simply reflects the problems of obtaining accurate casualty statistics). Casualties on the British beaches were roughly 1000 on Gold Beach and the same number on Sword Beach. The remainder of the British losses were amongst the airborne troops: some 600 were killed or wounded, and 600 more were missing; 100 glider pilots also became casualties. The losses of 3rd Canadian Division at Juno Beach have been given as 340 killed, 574 wounded and 47 taken prisoner. The breakdown of US casualties was 1465 dead, 3184 wounded, 1928 missing and 26 captured. Of the total US figure, 2499 casualties were from the US airborne troops (238 of them being deaths). The casualties at Utah Beach were relatively light: 197, including 60 missing. However, the US 1st and 29th Divisions together suffered around 2000 casualties at Omaha Beach. The total German casualties on D-Day are not known, but are estimated as being between 4000 and 9000 men. Naval losses for June 1944 included 24 warships and 35 merchantmen or auxiliaries sunk, and a further 120 vessels damaged. Over 425,000 Allied and German troops were killed, wounded or went missing during the Battle of Normandy. This figure includes over 209,000 Allied casualties, with nearly 37,000 dead amongst the ground forces and a further 16,714 deaths amongst the Allied air forces. Of the Allied casualties, 83,045 were from 21st Army Group (British, Canadian and Polish ground forces), 125,847 from the US ground forces. The losses of the German forces during the Battle of Normandy can only be estimated. Roughly 200,000 German troops were killed or wounded. The Allies also captured 200,000 prisoners of war (not included in the 425,000 total, above). During the fighting around the Falaise Pocket (August 1944) alone, the Germans suffered losses of around 90,000, including prisoners. Today, twenty-seven war cemeteries hold the remains of over 110,000 dead from both sides: 77,866 German, 9386 American, 17,769 British, 5002 Canadian and 650 Poles. Between 15,000 and 20,000 French civilians were killed, mainly as a result of Allied bombing. Thousands more fled their homes to escape the fighting.

The Bismarck was one of the most famous battleships of World War II and the largest warship of her time.

She had an overall length of 251 metres (823.5 ft), a beam measuring 36.0 metres (118.1 ft), and a displacement of 41,700 tonnes standard, 50,900 tonnes full load.

The Bismarck was powered by 3 Blohm & Voss geared turbines producing 150,170 shaft horsepower (111.98 MW), a top speed of 30.1 knots (34.6 mph) and a maximum range of 8,525 nautical miles.

Her armament consisted of:

8x 15-inch guns (4 pairs)

12x 5.9-inch guns (6 pairs)

16x 4.1-inch guns (8 pairs)

16x 1,5-inch guns

20x 20mm machine guns

Yes, Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Because of Japan attacking Hawaii, the United States officially joined WWII.

Nobody 'discovered' Normandy. France is inhabited since prehistoric times, so there is no word of who got here first.

* The senior commander was Field Marshall Rommel, but he had returned to Germany for his wife's birthday. Many of the next tier of generals had also left Normandy for war games.

* Field Marshal Gerd Von Rundstedt was officially in charge of the Western Front (or the anticipated Western Front), but Rommel was in charge of all invasion defense.

The outcome from Normandy broke down the rest of the German Army. Normandy was the last strong hold controlled by the German Army, it was the last hope for them to continue to control for supplies. Instead, the allied forces took it over, by wearing down the German army and allowing the Allies to get support. Also it allowed territory for the Allies to be able to reach different areas of interest easier and now safely

Allied military forces invading German held France.

This is not accurate at all - there are many factors - the key one being one's rank - geographic landing area - not all beaches were as bad as Omaha for instance - and whether the soldier was front-line. A staff officer - for example - or intelligence officer - might not be exposed to direct fire at the tip of the spear. According to Antony Beevor, it was approximately 3 weeks of fighting - if you were on the frontline on a daily basis.

Saturday

June 22, 1958 fell on a Sunday. On this day, June 22, 1958, Martha Ella Boisseau, master tailor and seamstress struggled to present Billy Mitchell Boisseau master drummer a plump baby girl in the midst of tornado weather. No wonder life was been a struggle for this child. They named their daughter Michelle Rhnea Boisseau.

She was the first of four children born to the young couple.

Michelle Rhnea was later to become wife of 21 years and divorced by choice, owner and founder of The Think Tank for the Children of Zion and later, The Israel Academy, the mother of 5 productive children, English Professor for the City Colleges of Chicago, Director of Curriculum & Professional Development for schools serving at risk youth, advocate for preventive health care and champion for taking a more proactive approach to health and wellness, writer and author of The Purple Rose and She Speaks Psalms, community and church organizer, servant of The Most High, and friend of many who know her. Making a mark on history & an impact on others lives, Michelle Rhnea has a soul degree in love and a knack for inspiring others to reach their potential.

Also on June 22, 1958, streetcar service ended in Chicago. The last streetcar to operate was #7213, a "Green Hornet" streetcar, on the Wentworth line. On June 22, 1958 African Americans were in an uproar across the country because of the decision by Judge Harry Lemley who granted the delay of integration until January 1961, the Judge stated," while the African American students have a constitutional right to attend white schools, the time has not come for them to enjoy that right", spoken openly and without shame nor fear just the night before.

Prominent African American novelist, Octavia Butler was born on June 22,1947 as well as celebrities Meryl Sweep and Lindsey Wagner, both on June 22, 1949. Ruby Turner a Jamaican R&B and soul singer, songwriter and actress was also born on June 22, 1958. Joe Louis knocked out German fighter Mac Schmeling in the first round and on June 22, 1943 WEB DuBois became first Black member of National Institute of Letters.

On June 22, 1944, after the end of the war, the G.I. Bill became one of the major forces that drove an economic expansion in America that lasted 30 years after World War II. In 1938 transforming higher education in America permanently. It was the last of his New Deal reforms. His hopes were to avoid a relapse into the Great Depression.

It is 86 days from the start date to the end date, end date included.

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Eisenhower served in the United States Army during World War II from 1915-1953 and 1961-1969 became the rank of General of the Army.

On the newest blue Army Service Uniform (ASU) issued for wear beginning in 2008, the green leadership tabs are not authorized for wear. On the older green uniform, its worn on the shoulder tabs.

David. He was actually baptised David Eisenhower, acquired the nickname Dwight, then changed his name to Dwight David Eisenhower. BTW Camp David, the Presidential retreat, was renamed to its present name by President Dwight Eisenhower, in honor of his grandson, Dwight David Eisenhower II.

You would wear one Army Achievement Ribbon with an oak leaf to indicate each subsequent award affixed on the ribbon, or the ribbon portion of the medal.

This is correct. To specify, one would wear a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for each subsequent ribbon awarded. The Silver Oak Leaf cluster would be used to show 5 subsequent awards. For example:

One is awarded the Army Achievement Medal 11 separate times. Therefore one would wear The Army Achievement Ribbon with two Silver Oak Leaf Clusters.

By the 1950s, almost every family of the middle class owned a car. This fueled the growth of businesses devoted to cars and, in turn, dependent upon automobile traffic. Service stations, doubled in the 50s. Auto parts stores, motels, drive-in restaurants, car washes, and suburban shopping malls became the backbone of the economy. But, automobiles demanded roads. In 1956, the federal government passed the Interstate Highway Act, which created the interstate system of highways we have today. Over 41,000 miles of new roads ran cross country by 1960. The roads were not only for the average driver, but they united the nation for military vehicles in the case of a national disaster or military emergency.

Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States of America.

There were two British Marine Commando regiments. The US Marines were busy in the Pacific Islands at that time.

The Supreme Commander of all forces to be appointed was General Dwight D.Eisenhower, who went on to become President of the USA between 1953-61. However, the Supreme Commander of British forces was Field Marshal Montgomery, the French were lead by General Charles de Gaulle, and the US forces by General Omar Bradley. All three of these though, were answerable to Eisenhower.

Eisenhower was influenced a lot by Churchill.

Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States. Previous to becoming President, he was a five-star general during World War II. Eisenhower was President from January of 1953 to January of 1961.

The significant outcome of the presidential election of 1876 was that it