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It didn't, it could have been at several places on the French coast.
Calais was the prefered site at it is closest to England, but the Germans also knew this and fortified and armed it so heavily that an attack there was almost suicidal.
Normandy was the second choice because it was next closest. The Germans also knew this but a heavy deception program by the Allies convinced the Germans that if Normandy was attacked it would only be a diversion prior to attacking Calais. The deception worked and the Germans did not arm Normandy as much as they could have and at the last moment removed reserve Panzer tank units from Normandy to Calais, leaving just the opening the Allies had hoped for.
There were other beaches north of Calais that could have been a third choice.
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What was dday and where?
D-Day was the Allied invasion of German occupied France, on the beaches of Normandy on 6 june,1944.
What are some battles during world war 2 including Normandy and d-day?
Stalingrad in soviet union Normandy/dday in France midway and iwojima in japan
Where was dday located?
five beaches at Normany, France....omaha, utah, gold, sword and juno on 6 June 1944..................
Why was dday important?
It was the beginning of the Allied invasion of Europe. It began with the landing at Normandy, France. The invasion saw the largest amphibious assault in history
Where did d day occur?
Normandy, France
Where did the d-day invasion occur?
Normandy, France.
Where did the invasion of d day occur?
Normandy , France
Where did Dday occur?
D-Day occurred on the beaches of Normandy, France during World War 2 while the Nazi/Germany occupied France. The United States military forces, joined with other nations approached the beach from the ocean while the Nazis defended the beach. The Nazi's were eventually overwhelmed after a massive loss of life on both sides, which was the turning point of the war leading to the defeat of the Germans.
Where did the d day occur?
On the beaches of Normandy, western France.
Where did the German high command believe the invasion of Normandy would occur?
Instead of at Normandy, at Calais, France.
Where was the battle of Normandy at?
The Battle for Normandy was fought in Normandy, France.
Where did the D-Day in Normandy occur?
Normandy coast. Normandy is an area of northern France and was named after the early Normans who lived there. It lies east of the Cotentin Peninsula, and the major port of Cherbourg, one of the objectives of the invasion. The landing sites were on the coast that surrounded the major city of Caen.
