Allies strategy was to convince axis that the invasion will take place in Pas de Calais. General Patton was commanding First United States Army Group - a fake army which was located on the other end of La Manche channel than Pas de Calais. Even after landing in Normandy Germans left toops in Calais, thinking that D Day landing is just a deception.
It is known as Operation Quicksilver, part of Operation Fortitude.