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Operation Overlord; Operation Neptune; The Battle of Normandy

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Operation Overlord; Operation Neptune; The Battle of Normandy

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http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day
http://www.fpri.org/articles/2012/05/great-battle-normandy-1944

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How did this battle influence the outcome of the war? What was the battle's significance? (Morgan)

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How did this battle influence the outcome of the war? What was the battle's significance? (Morgan)

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After taking over northern France in June of 1944, the Allies continued on toward Germany, where they would meet up with Soviet troops from the east. The Ally countries made extensive plans and and made sure that the German’s didn’t figure out the target of invasion. Nazi Germany had surrendered by the spring of 1945. The Battle of Normandy is significant our history because it was the battle that ended World War II. The invasion of the Allies was the essential piece to defeating Germany once and for all.

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http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1749.html

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Where was the battle and how did geography play a factor? (Morgan)

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Where was the battle and how did geography play a factor? (Morgan)

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D-Day, also known as the Battle of Normandy, was fought in between the Allied nations and the German forces that were occupying Western Europe. The Allies set up the battle so that it was along the coastal region of Northwestern Europe. The Allies crossed the english channel and littered the beaches of France with hidden mines, wooden stakes, and barbed wire.

The coastal attacks were a smart move because it enabled the Allies to sneak up on Germany, especially considering the unfortunate weather during the time of the attack. These sneak attacks were named “amphibious” and were partnered with aerial attacks.

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What strategies/battle plans were used? (Makinzie)

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What strategies/battle plans were used? (Makinzie)

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Phase I and some parts of Phase II will be executed by U.S., British and Canadian Forces assigned or attached to 21st Army Group.

At a time to be designated by the Supreme Commander, the First U.S. Army Group, as such, will take over certain areas, missions and U.S. Forces then under 21st Army Group.

Land Force 2l U.S. divisions (13 Infantry, 6 Armored, and 2 Airborne), 17 British divisions (l0 Infantry, 5 Armored, and 2 Airborne) and supporting troops of both Forces.

Air Force 331 U.S. Squadrons (214 in Eighth [Strategic] Air Force, and 117 in Ninth [Tactical] Air Force)and 220 British Squadrons. Figures for each Air Force include squadrons of all types.

There will be an overall reduction in the German fighter force to ensure necessary air superiority.

The German Coast Defense has been designed primarily to delay access to principal ports.

The German defense policy is to defeat any attempted invasion of France and the Low Countries on the coasts. PLANES: *Fighters - 2700; Hv Bombers - 1956; Med Bombers 456; Lt Bombers - 171; Photo Recon - 128; Plus Reserves.

http://www.history.army.mil/documents/wwii/g4-ol/g4-ol.htm

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http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1749.html

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The Allies were afraid of Germany, and afraid of how strong it was becoming, so they wanted to stop Germany from building up its army before it was too strong for the Allies to defeat it.

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The 12 allied nations wanted to stop, or at least slow down, the Germans building their army.

12 Allied Nations

-Australia

-Canada

-Belgium

-France

-Czechoslovakia

-Greece

-New Zealand

-The Netherlands

-Norway

-Poland

-The United Kingdom

-The United States

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Who were the leaders and groups involved? (Makinzie)

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Who were the leaders and groups involved? (Makinzie)

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Omar Nelson Bradley: American army. In charge of the 1st, 3rd, 9th, and 15th armies.

Miles Dempsey: England's infantry brigade. Commanded the 2nd army.

Dwight Eisenhower: American army. Promoted to commanding general

Tafford Leigh-Mallory: England. Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Expeditionary Air Forces

Bertam Home Ramsay: England. Served in the Royal Navy

Carl Spaatz: American army: Commander aero squadron

Erwin Rommel: German Forces. Army Group B.

Adolf Hitler: commander of the Nazi forces.

https://www.dday.org/history/d-day-the-invasion/the-leadership.html