USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

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What was the significance of the D-Day invasion?

(A) ** opened a 2nd front to the war in Europe

(B) Allied Forces liberated Italy

(C) Allied forces were defeated

(D) Hitler conquered Denmark, Norway, & Belgium

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -It was the start of the campaign to liberate Europe and defeat Germany. The Battle of Normandy was a hard-fought campaign. British divisions bore the brunt of German resistance on the eastern flank of the front, enabling US forces to stage a breakout in the west.

Concept note-2: -The D-Day operation of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest invasion force in human history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France.

Concept note-3: -The Allied landings at Normandy on June 6, 1944, opened a second front in Europe, and Germany’s abortive offensive at the Ardennes in the winter of 1944–45 marked the Third Reich’s final push in the west.

Concept note-4: -The Normandy Invasion was incredibly important because it marked the beginning of the land offensive against the Germans in mainland Europe. The Allies were able to secure a significant amount of beach so they could initiate a ground offensive toward Berlin, while the Soviets started their offensive in the east.