D-Day
D-Day, the day that represented an insurmountable task: trying to invade “Fortress Europe,” the impenetrable stronghold. Various logistical problems surrounded the invasion, and months of planning went into the conquest of Normandy.
Operation Overlord
D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was supposed to take place on June 5, 1944. Poor weather conditions created problems for the Allied commanders. The landings would be more difficult in strong currents, many soldiers could die before even reaching the shores. So, to prevent any variables that might harm the planned invasion, the date got pushed back to the next day, June 6.
As well, before the attack could even happen, false information would have to reach the enemy to convince them that it would occur somewhere else. The Allies amassed fake battalions across the village of Calais at the town of Dover. The supposed build-up of troops across the narrow strait led Germany to believe that an invasion was most likely to occur at that point. The false information was also relayed to the enemy by spies, faulty reports and inaccurate radio transmissions.
After all of this careful planning, the invasion finally took place. There were 5 landing sites: two were designated to American troops, British troops were responsible for two sites as well, and one beach was chosen for Canadian troops.
More information can be learned about each of the landings, along with detailed maps, by opening the associated tabs: Canada, United States, and Britain.
As well, before the attack could even happen, false information would have to reach the enemy to convince them that it would occur somewhere else. The Allies amassed fake battalions across the village of Calais at the town of Dover. The supposed build-up of troops across the narrow strait led Germany to believe that an invasion was most likely to occur at that point. The false information was also relayed to the enemy by spies, faulty reports and inaccurate radio transmissions.
After all of this careful planning, the invasion finally took place. There were 5 landing sites: two were designated to American troops, British troops were responsible for two sites as well, and one beach was chosen for Canadian troops.
More information can be learned about each of the landings, along with detailed maps, by opening the associated tabs: Canada, United States, and Britain.