Question

Which of the following describes the D-Day operation outlined by the above map?

a. a strategically planned offensive
b. a carefully designed withdrawal
c. A "hold-the-ground" defensive
d. a spur-of-tue-moment- retaliation

The gray lines on the above map show the movement of allied troops into Normandy on D-day. Which of the following explains why it was so important for the troops to make a successful landing into Normandy


a. It kept the axis troops fighting on the ground so that they could take advantage of their superior air for and navy
b. it gave allied troops a foothold in Europe
c. it secured the allied retreat from German attacks in Britain
d. It prevented the axis troops from expanding the war beyond Europe

Answer 1

a. a strategically planned offensive

b. it gave allied troops a foothold in Europe

Step-by-step explanation:

The D-Day operation was a carefully and strategically well planned operation. Normandy was targeted as the perfect place for this, and lot of troops were sent on the peninsula in order to push back the Germans and have a foothold in Europe. The numbers were on their side, and even though they had lot of losses, they managed to overcome the far fewer Germans. After they managed to secure the coast, more and more troops were coming as a support, and step by step they pushed the Germans back to Germany and out of France, taking the war in their own country.