D-Day: the Normandy Invasion
On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched "Operation
Overlord", a full-scale invasion of Europe. The failure at Dieppe ensured
Allies would not make the same mistake, the invasion was delicately planned and
rehearsed. The attack was along an 80km stretch down the Normandy coast in
France, particularly on five beaches, code-named Juno, Gold, Sword, Utah and
Omaha. The soldiers had massive air and naval support. By dropping paratroopers
behind enemy lines and bombing targets from the beaches, the Allies were able
to interrupt German transportation and communication lines. The Allies had managed to keep this attack a
secret from the Germans, enabling its success. The German defense was not well
prepared.
On D-Day, 14 000 Canadian soldiers landed on Juno Beach. To take the beach, Canadian troops had to maneuver the German defenses of concrete barriers, land mine, and barbed wire. Casualties were high, but Canadian forces managed to fight their way inland about 9km. The invasion ultimately ended in Allied victory.
On D-Day, 14 000 Canadian soldiers landed on Juno Beach. To take the beach, Canadian troops had to maneuver the German defenses of concrete barriers, land mine, and barbed wire. Casualties were high, but Canadian forces managed to fight their way inland about 9km. The invasion ultimately ended in Allied victory.
Sources:
Counterpoints: Exploring Canadian Issues Textbook
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Counterpoints: Exploring Canadian Issues Textbook
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