Operation Overlord was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). It was the largest amphibious assault in history, launching the liberation of Western Europe during World War II. The operation involved a vast seaborne invasion supported by air and land forces, with the aim of establishing a foothold on the continent and eventually defeating Nazi Germany. The initial amphibious landing, codenamed Operation Neptune, involved the landing of 150,000 Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy.
The success of Operation Overlord was crucial for the Allied war effort, creating a second front in Europe and beginning the liberation of occupied territories.
The Allies used elaborate deceptions, such as Operation Fortitude, to mislead German forces about the location and timing of the invasion. This operation is better detailed here: https://www.britannica.com/event/Operation-Fortitude
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With no computers or satellite images with resolution to see a fly from 300 miles. In fact a lot of Europe didn't even have accurate road maps and horses were still the main mode of transportation. Good delegation to competent people except the "floating" tanks. That one always makes me sad.
ReplyDeleteGeneral Patton was the commander of the virtual army to help sell the deal to Berlin. He was very successful in Casablanca and Sicily so the Germans expected he would command any significant operation.
ReplyDeleteBoth Africa and Sicily were very short campaigns. And a good many under him thought no one knew less about tanks than he did. One of Darby's Rangers recalled his buddies were rather bored by him.
DeleteBut the press just loved him, of course.
PS Patton is best remembered for his part in the relief of Bastogne. What gets conveniently lost is his screwups at Metz and Hammelburg.
DeleteThe graphic showing the landing beaches is wrong. The 1st landed on Omaha while the 4th landed on Utah.
ReplyDeletethank you! yes, totally reversed.
DeleteStuff like PLUTO (PipeLineUnderTheSea)....miles and miles of pipe so they could fuel the invasion, all started nearly a year before....and KEPT SECRET....
ReplyDeleteThey started planning the second we entered the war.
ReplyDeleteI met a veteran who served in London with Eisenhower. He told me how he led. Should be a book.
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