D-Day

[Sergeant Bilco]

Hi, me again. A few short (probably easy) questions about D-Day:

- What did D-Day consist of?
- What was it for?
- Did it work?

That type of stuff

Also what was another battle that was at the end of the war (answer with those same questions except about that battle).

Thanks to anyone who can help em

[angie999]

I am not going to answer the question directly, as it looks like you have some studying to do on the subject and I could not do justice to the subject in a few lines.

Just two suggestions:

Get down to your local bookshop, or search Amazon on the web (or Barnes & Noble if you live inthe US). With the 60th anniversary coming up, now is a good time with plenty of choice. Something like the new D-Day Companion, published by Osprey, could be a good place to start, if a little expensive at £20.

Also, there is plenty coming up on TV over the weekend of 6th June.

[salientpoints]

Originally posted by Sergeant Bilco@May 23 2004, 09:11 AM
Hi, me again. A few short (probably easy) questions about D-Day:

- What did D-Day consist of?
- What was it for?
- Did it work?

That type of stuff

Also what was another battle that was at the end of the war (answer with those same questions except about that battle).

Thanks to anyone who can help em

Try a second hand shop and something like 'The Invasion of Europe' by Alan A Michie will you exactly what it was made up of then try Martin Gilberts new book on D-Day.

Should give you all you need (and watch The Longest Day).

Ryan

[Sergeant Bilco]

I've done research, I just want to make sure it's right (assuming people here would have a lot more knowledge on the subjects more than me).

But thanks anyway.

[salientpoints]

Originally posted by Sergeant Bilco@May 24 2004, 09:34 AM
I've done research, I just want to make sure it's right (assuming people here would have a lot more knowledge on the subjects more than me).

But thanks anyway.

I would suggest you post your summary and make your findings a topic of discussion?

You may then get feedback on it as required. Without this the topic is far too huge for anyone just to answer your questions but of course it did 'work'.

How does that sound?

Ryan

[Friedrich H]

In general-strategical matters:

- What did D-Day consist of?

An aero-amphibious invasion of the northern coast of France by 10+ American, British and Canadian divisions, plus British and French commandos on June 6th 1944.

- What was it for?

To open an third battle front for the Germans, attract and destroy as many German units as possible, liberate France, Belgium, Luxemburg and Holland and bring the war to German territory afterwards.

- Did it work?

Almost perfectly.

However, I have to add that D-day was not the turning point of the war nor was it decisive for Germany's ultimate defeat. By this time Germany was exhausted and doomed. Exactly at the same time the battles for Normandy were taking place, Operation 'Bagration' in the USSR destroyed Army Group 'Centre' and costed the Germans more than a million casualties.

[Sergeant Bilco]

I would suggest you post your summary and make your findings a topic of discussion?

It goes on for about 3 pages, I don't necessarily want to post something that large here.

Friedrich H: Thanks, that was perfect

[Friedrich H]

You're welcome, Bilco! Hope to see more posts from you.

[angie999]

Originally posted by Sergeant Bilco@May 25 2004, 06:57 AM

It goes on for about 3 pages, I don't necessarily want to post something that large here.

If you are in a position to copy and paste without having to retype 3 pages, I would love to read what you have to say and it could get a good discussion going here. Certainly topical.

[salientpoints]

Originally posted by angie999+May 25 2004, 08:10 PM-->

If you are in a position to copy and paste without having to retype 3 pages, I would love to read what you have to say and it could get a good discussion going here. Certainly topical. [/b]

Indeed! bring it on!