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Operation Overlord

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By 1944, the Allies (Britain, Canada and the USA) were ready to dislodge Hitler from ‘Fortress Europe’. This involved a (very dangerous) invasion of the mainland.



The invasion was codenamed ‘Operation Overlord’ and was led by the American General "Ike" Eisenhower. The invasion day (D-Day) was set for some time in June – the actual date to be decided by Eisenhower at the last minute. Preparations. D-Day. D-Day: People and Planning. D-Day and the Normandy Invasion - U.S. National Archives. Group 1: Where to invade. Group 2: Massing forces. Group 3: Confusing the enemy. Group 4: Destroying the German forces. Group 5: What could have gone wrong on 6 June?

D-Day - Teaching Resources - BBC Teach. What was D-Day? Imperial War Museum. D-Day. En Español General Dwight D.

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Eisenhower was appointed the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War II. As leader of all Allied troops in Europe, he led "Operation Overlord," the amphibious invasion of Normandy across the English Channel. D-Day (1944) Omaha Beach, D-Day (June 6, 1944) D-Day - The Great Crusade - Extra History - #1. D-Day - The Secret War - Extra History - #2. D-Day - La Résistance - Extra History - #3. D-Day - The Atlantic Wall - Extra History - #4. U.S. Paratrooper (World War II) WWII Factions: The U.S. Army. What was D-Day like for the Germans? The 10 Things you Need to Know about D-Day. WWII Tanks: Sherman Tank. WWII Tanks: Tiger I - Heavy Tank. Czech Hedgehog (World War II Tech) D-Day landings in colour. 6 JUNE 1944 - The Light Of Dawn - Colorized Documentary.

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