HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
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Why is D-Day considered a turning point in World War II?
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The death of Hitler left Germany without clear military leadership.
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A string of Russian victories led to their control over eastern Europe.
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The landing of Allied troops forced Germany to fight on the western front, a two-front war.
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Dropping the first nuclear bomb quickly led to Japan’s surrender.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -D-Day was the turning point of the war, it was on June 6, 1944. The Allied forces Attacked and the Americans loss 2700 men themselves. By september they had liberated France Luxembourg and Belgium and then set their sights on germany. They caught them by surprise before germany had time to respond forcefully.
Detailed explanation-2: -On June 6, 1944, in Operation Overlord, the Allied forces landed troops on Normandy beaches for the largest amphibious assault in history, beginning the march eastward to defeat Germany. In a larger strategic sense, the successful Allied landing in France was a psychological blow to the German occupation of Europe.
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