D-Day L8 Flashcards
What was Operation Overlord?
The Allied invasion of mainland Europe, also known as the D-Day Landings
When did Operation Overlord begin?
6th June 1944
Which countries led Operation Overlord?
The USA and Britain
How did Overlord begin?
With air attacks targeting German radar, rail links, and bridges
How many Allied aircraft were involved in the air attacks?
13000
How many German Luftwaffe aircraft opposed the invasion?
400
Where did the D-Day invasion take place?
Beaches in northern France
How many Allied troops landed by sea?
130000
How many Allied troops arrived by air?
23000
What was the objective after landing in Normandy?
To fight out of Normandy before the Germans could recover and trap the Allies
What were Mulberries?
Giant floating harbors used to supply Allied forces
What decoy measures were used in Operation Overlord?
Air attacks away from the invasion area and false radio messages to mislead Germans
What was the result of the D-Day landings?
Allies established a foothold in Northern France and pushed the Germans back
When did Germany surrender?
May 1945
