Normandy Invasion
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War II, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, German History, French History, Canadian History
- Geographical Location: France
- Date: June 6-August 21, 1944
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground campaign in World War II. Result: Allied defeat of German forces.
In 1943, the Allies began preparations for Operation Overlord, a large-scale invasion of Northwestern Europe. Normandy was selected as the invasion site because it was within range of Allied aircraft based in Britain and possessed the port of Cherbourg, through which the Allies could bring in reinforcements and supplies. By May, 1944, General Dwight D. Eisenhower had 2,876,000 Allied soldiers, sailors, and airmen under his command. The Allies had about...
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