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Why were the beaches in France the most heavily defended beaches in Europe chosen as D-day sites as opposed to Holland?
The reason they were so well defended was that the Germans had every reason to believe that is where the invasion would come. Had they thought we were going into Holland they would have defended Holland. France in physically closer to England, That meant the invasion force could reach the invasion point more quickly and with less chance of being observed. It also permitted better air cover. Planes flying from England to Holland would have used up more fuel getting there and thus could have spent less time over the beaches. Furthermore, Holland is not called the Low Countries for nothing. Much of Holland is below sea level and protected from the sea by dikes. Those dikes would undoubtedly have been broken during the fighting and the resultant flooding would have vastly complicated operations.
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Where are public beaches?
Beaches that the public are allowed access to as opposed to private ones
What was island-hopping in World War 2?
To avoid needless bloodshed; heavily defended islands were BY-PASSED. The allied slogan was, "Hit em where they aint!" Heavily defended islands were assaulted ONLY if absolutely necessary (for their airfields): Such as Iwo Jima & Okinawa.
South Carolina senator who fiercely defended southern rights and opposed compromise with the north in the debates of 1850?
John C. Calhoun
What are some beaches that have white sand?
There are many beaches that have white sand as opposed to other colors such as tan or yellow. These include Pensacola Beach in Florida and Coronado Beach in California.
Did Jackson opposed the spoil system because it was undemocratic?
Jackson actually defended the spoils system on democratic grounds. He thought "Every man is as good as his neighbor, perhaps equally better"
From 1820-1850 what was the main issue that divide the north and the south?
The main issue that divided the North and the South during this period was slavery. The North largely opposed slavery and advocated for its abolition, while the South relied heavily on slave labor in their agrarian economy and defended the institution of slavery. This fundamental difference in views on slavery led to increased tensions between the regions, ultimately resulting in the American Civil War.
What is a sentence using the word ostracize?
The Klu Klux Klan would ostracize any member who defended an African American. The faculty was known to ostracize any professor who opposed the popular dean.
Why was England tawing the 13 Colonies so heavily?
The justification for taxation on the 13 colonies was to pay back England for fighting the French and Indian War. Colonists were not opposed to being taxed, but they were opposed to the manner in which it was done and the items that taxes were imposed on.
What it takes to become a ballet dancer?
It takes a lot of time, a lot of money, and passion for dance. You can't be heavily opposed to injuries, either. If you love it, it's worth it.
How did slavery influenced sectionalism?
Northerners became more opposed to slavery on moral grounds and for financial reasons, and Southerners defended it more and more as an institution, in large part because their economy was almost fully dependent on slavery.
What were the nations that opposed Hitler?
Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Russia, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and later, the United States and Italy.
What does heartland new zealand mean?
The term "Heartland New Zealand" is used most often to refer to the rural farming towns and areas, as opposed to the heavily developed metropolitan areas.
