USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Normandy Invasion was originally planned for May 1st and then June 5th but was delayed because of bad weather. The Normandy coastline in northern France stretches 80 km (50 miles).

Detailed explanation-2: -Allied code names for the beaches along the 50-mile stretch of Normandy coast targeted for landing were Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Allied operation, code-named Operation Overlord, sent some 156, 000 American, British and Canadian troops to assault on five German-occupied beaches along a 50-mile stretch of France’s heavily fortified Normandy coast.

Detailed explanation-4: -The largest of the D-Day assault areas, Omaha Beach stretched over 10 km (6 miles) between the fishing port of Port-en-Bessin on the east and the mouth of the Vire River on the west.

Detailed explanation-5: -On June 6, 1944, more than 156, 000 American, British and Canadian troops stormed 50 miles of Normandy’s fiercely defended beaches in northern France in an operation that proved to be a critical turning point in World War II. Below are key facts on the planning and execution of the epic Allied invasion.