The Importance Of D-Day

In this research paper, we will explore one of the most important and well known battles in World War II, which was the Battle of Normandy or also known as D-Day. Many people mistake the word D-Day, but it did not all happen in one day, but several days. D-day was given as a code name for the day that commenced Operation Overload. Many say that if it were not for the invasion of Normandy, Europe would have definitely fell under Hitler’s command. D-Day marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Western Europe during World War II and marked the beginning of campaign in Europe. The largest amphibious invasion in history consisted of 200 battle ships, 10,000 planes, 4,126 landing craft, 804 transport ships, and hundreds of amphibious and other special purpose vehicles. The soldiers that took part in this battle displayed courage, and national pride for their country. Many people died in this tragic battle, but knew it was worth it because it would be the turning point of the war. On June 6, 1944, the United States invaded the beaches …show more content…
This battle changed the war and it was important to the liberation of Western Europe and eliminating Nazi rule. D-Day was the beginning of the end for the Germans in Europe. The purpose of D-Day was to stop the expansion of Adolf Hitler’s plans. America, Russia, Canada, and Britain also wanted to free the Jewish that were in Germany’s concentration camps. The Jewish people were going to be extinct and the Allies needed to stop that from happening. Thousands of soldiers went into this battle with hopes of securing a stronghold for the Allies. To all those brave troops who went into battle that day, putting their lives at risk for their countries and loved ones, we thank you for your service. Also, to this day we remember the courageous troops who defined the 20th century with their attack on