The Allied Forces began to plan strategics, analyze logistics, and train in the British Isles for over two years. This invasion was known as the greatest amphibious invasion in history. Many strategies and tactics were used such as specialized landing crafts, effective communication, coordination, supply lines, and the Operation Fortitude. Operation Fortitude was a military deception operation used by the Allied Powers as a façade to be able to build Mulberry Harbors, supply lines. This allows for quick "offloading" of cargo and a safe way to dock ships, soldiers, and imperative supplies needed for the battle.

Artificial harbors, the creation of the Higgins Boat, and heavy bombs were innovations that had a great impact and role during the Normandy Invasion. The Higgins Boat played a great role when it came to facilitating the rapid deployment of troops. This allowed for faster retaliation and constant military pressure in the land of Nazi-occupied France.

What were the key objectives for each side?

The battle of Normandy started in 1944 and took place in Normandy. The battle was between the armed forces (Germany and Italy) and the Allied Forces (The United States, United Kingdom, and Canada). The objective of the armed forces was to gain control over northern parts of France and the allied forces wanted to secure a key location

How did geography, resources, and alliances influence the battle?

Both of the forces wanted to gain access to Normandy. The geography of the battle bought opportunities and challenges, the allied powers choose Normandy because it was less fortified then Pas-de-Calais because the germans assumed they would not attack in Normandy. The allied powers had around 39,000 vehicle resources. Allies played one of the biggest roles in the battle helping the allied powers to win they used strategic planning and help aid by giving men to fight.

D-Day was a turning point in WWII because it helped the Allies start taking control back of Europe from Nazi Germany. Before D-Day most of Europe was under German control and the Nazis were committing dreadful crimes as in the Holocaust.

The D-Day success pushed Germans back which led to the Liberation of France and eventually defeated Nazi Germany. If D-Day failed, the war would've lasted many more years, giving Hitler more time to strengthen his attacks. D-Day was a very risky operation but it immensely changed the war ending and helped get victory for the Allies.

Primary Source Quote:

• "German machine-gunners mowed down hundreds of Allied soldiers before they ever got off the landing boats onto the Normandy beaches."

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