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| What was the code name given for the invasion? | Operation Overlord |
| Who was the German commander in charge of defending France? | Erwin Rommel |
| When did D-Day take place? | Tuesday June 6th 1944 |
| Name the code names for the 5 beaches on D-Day | from East to West: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword |
| D-Day was postponed 1 day due to what? | weather in the Engilsh Channel |
| Troops were transported to the beach using what landing craft? | Higgins Boats |
| D-Day took place in which counrty? | France |
| What was most feared by the Allie invasion force? | A German tank counter attack |
| What does SHEAF stand for? | Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force |
| Who was the American general incharge of the invasion? | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| What natural farming obstacle did the Allied troops face? | The hedge rows |
| Did all paratroop drops go according to plan? | No |
| Was fighting heavy at Juno Gold or Sword beach? | No |
| Were the Americans at all 5 beaches? | No |
| Name the beaches the Americans were on | Utah and Omaha |
| Did the Canadians take part in D-Day? | Yes |
| How many many had come ashore by the end of June 6th? | Over 1 Million |
| Did the Allies have air supperiority? | Yes |
| What were the great defenseive structures that lined the coast of Europe called? | The Atlantic Wall |
| How many Allied soldiear died on D-Day? | 2500 |
