Operation Overlord. (D-Day)
How many Allied soldiers were at D-Day?
About 160,000 Allied soldiers were at D-Day. (Battle of Normandy)
How long was D-day?
About 3 months.
How many people died on D-day?
About 425,000 people were killed in the battle.
How many Allies were killed or wounded?
About 7,500 allies were wounded and about 2,500 allies were killed.
Who was fighting in the battle?
Allied nations and the German forces were fighting.
Why was D-day such an important battle?
D-day was the largest air, land, and sea invasion in history.
When did D-day end?
In August 1944.
Where was D-day fought at?
In Normandy, France.
Why is D-day so special to the Allies?
It was the beginning of the end of the war.
What weapons were used in D-day?
Rifles (e.g K98k Mauser), pistols - revolvers (e.g Enfield N2 Mark I), machine guns (e.g Grease Gun M3A1) , heavy machine guns (e.g MG42) , anti-tank weapons ( e.g M1 Bazooka), hand grenades ( Mark II A1 Frag), Flamethrowers, and Shotguns.
Who won?
The Allies.
Why was Omaha Beach the hardest beach to take over on D-day?
The German defenses were very strong. The Air Force bombardment was a failure because they didn't take out the German defenses. There were also heavy seas that made it hard to land a boat. Troops also landed all over the beach because of the current of the sea.
When did the invasion begin?
The invasion began on June 6th 1944, at 6:30.
What was the point of D-day for the Allies?
The point was to have a surprise attack on the Germans.
What beaches did D-day take place on?
Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, and Sword Beach were the beaches D-day was taken on.
Why was D-day a turning point in the war?
Without this battle, the war could've been longer than what it was.
