German armies controlled the European Continent for the majority of World War II until June of 1944. June 6th, 1944 is arguably the greatest turning point in World War II. Planning large-scale attacks on five heavily guarded beaches was a prevalent concern of the Allies. Landing on each of those five beaches was an even greater challenge. However one must learn to walk before we can run, preparation was a major key to the success of these attacks. While D-Day was never officially planned months ahead for this specific date, the Allies were making moves that would eventually give them the advantage they needed. The original plan for the invasion of Normandy was set for a date in May of 1944. Postponement was mostly due to the poor condition
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Contrary to the bombardment of Omaha Beach, the early aerial attacks wiped out much of the German defenses that the land troops would have had to encounter. British warships proved themselves during this time. These ships were incredibly accurate, even from miles away (D-Day). Giant land clearing and mine clearing tank-like machines called “Funnies” cleared the way for land troops on the shore. British troops went to work. They seized control over a few exits within only an hour. Eventually, the British managed to gain hold over a fishing village by the name of Arromanches (D-Day). Within days of its seizure, Arromanches became a makeshift port for the Allies to unload supplies used in the battles. When one ship is sailing so smoothly, it is to be expected that another would be the polar opposite, as we see in the battle on Juno …show more content…
Within minutes of landing on the shore, Canadian and British troops managed to overthrow German forces and seize control over two important bridges. Other bridges were destroyed by airmen; doing so prevented the potentially disastrous arrival of German reinforcements (D-Day). A bloody firefight led to the defeat of a key German artillery battery. British troops arrived soon after and with the help of the “Funnie” tanks, were able to secure possible beach exits (D-Day). All of the beaches were finally able to unite a long six days after the original landings
Contrary to the bombardment of Omaha Beach, the early aerial attacks wiped out much of the German defenses that the land troops would have had to encounter. British warships proved themselves during this time. These ships were incredibly accurate, even from miles away (D-Day). Giant land clearing and mine clearing tank-like machines called “Funnies” cleared the way for land troops on the shore. British troops went to work. They seized control over a few exits within only an hour. Eventually, the British managed to gain hold over a fishing village by the name of Arromanches (D-Day). Within days of its seizure, Arromanches became a makeshift port for the Allies to unload supplies used in the battles. When one ship is sailing so smoothly, it is to be expected that another would be the polar opposite, as we see in the battle on Juno …show more content…
Within minutes of landing on the shore, Canadian and British troops managed to overthrow German forces and seize control over two important bridges. Other bridges were destroyed by airmen; doing so prevented the potentially disastrous arrival of German reinforcements (D-Day). A bloody firefight led to the defeat of a key German artillery battery. British troops arrived soon after and with the help of the “Funnie” tanks, were able to secure possible beach exits (D-Day). All of the beaches were finally able to unite a long six days after the original landings