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D-Day
History of the Allied landing on Normandy on 6 June 1944 and the following campaign to take Cherbourg and break out of the beach head.
3,775 Questions
What were some of the aircraft used in the D day invasion?
A-20, A-26, B-17, B-25 and B-26 bombers, and P-38, P-47, P-51 fighters to name a few.
ANSWER 2 -Of course, there may have been a few Spitfires, Typhoons, Tempests and Mosquitos there -
What event in your childhood was so important that you remember it to this day?
The event I remember the most was when my little sister was born and the first time I held her!
What does the circle d on the shift column mean?
Overdrive. The transmission contains a final section that causes the output to turn at a faster rate than the input. When this happens it is refered to as "overdriving". Very common in new vehicles as once at speed the overdrive kicks in and the rpms become lower to keep the car at the same speed, hence increasing gas mileage. Press lightly on the accelerator and you can feel the overdrive gear kick out and the car then begins to accelerate. The circle d refers to overdrive gear in your transmission , which is less than a 1:1 or direct drive gear ratio. This gearing lowers your engine rpm for fuel economy but effects pulling power of your vehicle.In a truck there is normally an overdrive disconnect switch on the end of the shift lever.
What is the name os any small military vessels designed for setting down troops on beaches?
landing craft
What can happen from smoking 2 packs a day?
You would be stupid to do that but you will get lung cancer and heart disease and die R.I.P :)
How many Aussies fought on Normandy beach?
Very few Aussies actually fought on the beaches, however, over 11,000 were there in the RAF and in many RAAF squadrons operational over the beaches. -There were also over 3,000 New Zealand aircrew there.
What role did Bernard Montgomery play in Normandy landing?
He was the commander of 21st Army Group which was comprised of all ground troops of all nationalities taking part in Operation Overlord - the invasion of occupied Europe which began on 6 June 1944 -D-day.
The 1944 Allied invasion in France was known as?
D-day.The "D" does not stand for "Deliverance", "Doom", "Debarkation" or similar words. In fact, it does not stand for anything. The "D" is derived from the word "Day". "D-Day" means the day on which a military operation begins. The term "D-Day" has been used for many different operations, but it is now generally only used to refer to the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944.
Why was d-day not very important?
D-Day was very important indeed. The allies were able to land a massive invasion force on the beaches at Normandy and thus were able to begin pushing the German army back toward Germany and ultimately to defeat in the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. Try a search on Ebay for a book using the keyword search D-Day.
How did D-Day affect the environment as in nature and buildings?
Of course there was environmental damage and buildings were bombed and destroyed. It was a war so no one really cared at the time. To Germany, it was more important to prevent the invasion and to the Allies it was more important to make the beachhead.
Was Omaha Beach named thus because of the word Omaha on the balloon in The Wizard of Oz?
No, not quite. It was just an appropriate coded name used by the Allies during the Normandy Invasion Plan.
How did allies try to conceal the true location for d day landings?
The Allies used fake tanks, tents, and trucks made out of wood in Northern East Anglia to simulate massive army buildup. To assist with this they used the flamboyant General George Patton to make many appearances and give speeches in this area - hinting that this was his army.
How many tanks were involved in D-Day?
Reality: Each of the three assaulting US Infantry regiments had a GHQ tank battalion assigned (70th at Utah; 741st And 743rd at Omaha). Each battalion had two companies of DD M4s (16 each) and one of deep wading M4s (16), and 8 dozer tanks. While the DD's had only been used in tests and training, the deep waders had been proven at Dieppe, Sicily, Salerno and Anzio, (and in the Pacific). Even if all the US DD's had been lost, the US assault regiments would have had 72 tanks to call on. The British-Canadians were supported by the equivalent of seven battalions, including DDs, AVREs, and 79th division funnies. Reality: The US Tank Battalions had been training with DDs since late 1943, although the "Donald Ducks" were far from well loved. The DDs were derisively referred to as 30 tons of steel in a canvas bucket. Considered makeshift as best and a disaster at worst by the USN officer in charge of training. It was concluded that the sea keeping capabilities of the Sherman were marginal at best and that they could not be used in seas above Force 3 (about three foot (1m) waves), and should be launched no more than 3000 yards from shore. It appears British practice was to launch from 5000 yards, conditions permitting. The US Navy had determined that if conditions were not right, the LCTs should carry the DDs into the beach and land them normally, also a British practice. Reality: At Utah beach, the 70th tank battalion launched its DDs from about 1500 yards out. Four had been lost when their LCT hit a mine, but the remaining 28 DDs made it to the beach, about 10 minutes after the first infantry waves hit. At Omaha, things went bad even before dawn. Two LCTs, carrying 8 deep wading M4s, hit mines and went down. The winds were blowing at 18 knots, and waves were 4�6 feet high. Because of tides and geography, landing conditions were far worse at Omaha than at the other beaches. Unfortunately the US Army thought they were in charge of the launch decision. Things turned into a disaster when someone decided to start launching the 741st DDs from 5500 yards out, and this was the birth of the myth of the US DDs on D-Day. Company C lost 16 of 16 DDs launched, almost all within 1000 yards from the launch. It seems a majority, if not most, of the tankers were recovered. Company B launched nearer the beach and two of its DDs made it all the way in. Three more DDs were landed directly on the beach by their LCT after the first tank sank, and the shrouds of the remaining tanks were damaged. A total of 5 DDs, 6 waders and 5 dozer tanks of the 741st made it ashore, 16 out of a total 56. The 743rd on Omaha made out better when it was decided to land all of its tanks, including DDs, directly on the beach from the LCTs. 32 DDs, 7 waders and 3 dozers made it ashore, 42 out of 56. Of the 112 tanks destined for the assault on Omaha Beach, 58 made it ashore, but only two DDs swam ashore. These 58 tanks were crucial in finally winning the day, providing much need support. By the end of the day, 42 were still in action, but only three from the 741st. Reality: On Sword, 34 of 40 DDs were launched from about 5000 yards out and three promptly swamped. Of the remaining 31, eight stalled in the surf when their engines were submerged when the shrouds came down. They were eventually swamped by the incoming tide. 10 LCTs landed their AVRE/funnies tanks directly on the beach. The tanks landed pretty much on time, just ahead of, or with the infantry. The plan was to launch from 5000 yards out at Gold as well, but conditions resulted in launching some DDs from much closer in, about 700-1000 yards, and landing the rest directly on the beach from LCTs. Only two of the 16 tanks that should have landed with the first wave arrived on time. The rest of the DDs arrived in time to joint the flail tanks landed earlier by LCTs. The DDs at Juno launched anywhere from 4000 yards out to very near the beach. In some cases the bottom was so shallow where they launched, that they were able to wade in. The DD tanks arrived after the initial infantry waves. The myth of the US DD disaster on D-Day can be traced back to the unfortunate C/741st DDs. While the British-Canadians had no equivalent to the C/741 disaster, their experience with DD's was hardly perfect and without problems. The US Army successfully used a small number of DD tanks duirng the landings in southern France (Operation Dragoon), and in some river crossing operations. In retrospect, landing tanks with deep wading gear directly from the LCTs was a much more reliable and timely method of delivering tanks in an amphibious assualt. # FORD, Ken & ZALOGA, Steven J. Overlord: The D-Day Landings. Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2009. 368 p. # ZALOGA, Steven J. 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What made nippur a good place to live?
Nippur, an ancient city in Mesopotamia, was strategically located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, providing fertile land for agriculture and easy access to water. Its position also made it a vital religious center, particularly for the worship of the storm god Enlil, attracting pilgrims and fostering a vibrant community. Additionally, Nippur's status as a trade hub facilitated economic growth and cultural exchange, enhancing its appeal as a place to live. The combination of agricultural abundance, religious significance, and economic opportunity contributed to Nippur's desirability as a settlement.
Was D-Day meant to be in Spain?
No, Spain was not involved in WW2 and to invade would have made it difficult for the Allies.
Eisenhower was not an extremely good general. He had a military education, was a life-long professional soldier, and was competent. But he had never led troops in combat. He spent WWI training troops in the states, and never got overseas. His generalship tended to be cautious and conservative. His decision to follow a "broad front" strategy, where all portions of the Allied force advanced side by side, in lock step, meant ignoring opportunities presented when German weakness was detected. There would be no knife-like thrust for the jugular with Eisenhower in charge. No bold thrust to punch into the enemy lines where the weakness of the foe created an opening.
What Eisenhower was good at, and the reason he was selected for the command, was at getting along with everybody and getting everybody to pull together. He was a very likable person, extremely affable. He excelled at this political aspect of his job. Coalition warfare - where a force is composed of troops of several armies from several nations - is a notoriously difficult thing in military history. Eisenhower was able to keep the Allies together, cohesive enough to deal with the enemy.
George Marshall was the commanding general of the US Army. Eisenhower was his protege, hand-picked and promoted over the heads of hundreds of senior officers. Marshall always intended to go to Europe in person and lead the Allied force when the invasion came. But Roosevelt said he would be unable to sleep at night if Marshall was away from Washington, and forbid him to go. So we remember Marshall today mostly for the "Marshall Plan" he crafted later, as Secretary of State for Truman. But he was the true architect of victory, and had Roosevelt been less insecure Marshall might have become president, and Eisenhower might be the historical unknown today.
Correct the word order boy's the saved action life quick his?
The boys's quick action saved his life.
What were the top 10 events that canadians participted in involving conflict and war?
The Canadians fought in the European theater. From D-Day to the fall of Nazi Germany.
