JOURNAL ARTICLE

COUNTDOWN TO D-DAY.

  • Published In: History of War, 2024, n. 133. P. 12 1 of 2

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

The article provides a concise overview of the events leading up to the D-Day invasion during World War II. It highlights key aspects such as the arrival of US troops in the UK, early invasion plans, the failed Dieppe Raid, invasion conferences, the Operation Pointblank air campaign, Operation Fortitude's deception tactics, the development of specialized armored vehicles, Mulberry Harbour trials, the construction of the Atlantic Wall, weather delays, the activation of the French Resistance, the embarkation process, Eisenhower's Order of the Day, the success of Operation Deadstick, and the contingency plan of Operation Rankin. The article also includes various photographs related to the events discussed. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2024/06, Issue 133, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:176975826
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