Operation Overlord

alliances in history. The US and Britain were in alliance with Russia and a few other countries, but the US, Britain, and Russia were the three main countries that helped defeat Hitler. These three countries were the masterminds behind the infamous Operation Overlord. These three countries were able to implement the biggest amphibious mission in history (US Entry and Alliance…

for he was a widely contested person of interest. Despite his critics, Montgomery deserved his praise, because of his extraordinary impact due to his leadership during the Battle of El Alamein, direction of all of the Allied ground troops in Operation Overlord, and assurance of the well-being of his troops. Overall, he provided clarity and hope on the battlefield. Bernard Montgomery served in the army and climbed the ranks. He was born to…

World War I and World War II due to technological advances, tactics, and mobility. While WWI took place mainly in Europe, with both sides dug deep into stagnant trenches, WWII took over Europe and the Pacific with fast moving amphibious and airborne operations. The most dramatic change between WWI and WWII was the change from static, trench warfare, to mobile warfare due to the new technology and cutting-edge tactics. Trench warfare is defined as, “warfare in which opposing armed forces attack,…

also touches on team building, particularly collaborative relationships and the conceptual approach were the commanders were presented with a problem and asked for ideas on how to get to a common goal. It was said that during the planning of Operation Overlord that, “many issues needed his talents to reconcile and smooth out differences of opinion between services or between the two principal nations or both” (Kinnard D. 2002, pg 43). He knew he needed diversity to strike the…

planning, coordination, and execution by the Allied forces. Two key topics that shaped this significant historical event were the innovative military tactics employed by General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the extensive deception campaign known as Operation Bodyguard. General Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, played a crucial role in the planning and execution of D-Day. Eisenhower understood the importance of securing a foothold in Western Europe to launch a…

OPERATION OVERLORD: The Normandy Invasions At the Quebec Conference in August 1943, there was a special event that was decided. An event that would change the events of WWII. The members decided on an invasion we now know as D-Day. D-Day actually stands for day. (“Home | D-Day | June 6, 1944 | The United States Army”)The Allies called it Operation Overlord. This invasion would consist of an airborne attack, naval bombardment, and ground attacks on the beaches of Normandy. This event was huge for…

This famous amphibian attack was called Operation Overlord, otherwise known as D-Day. Eisenhower and the other allied commanders wanted to take France back from Germany, but this required very careful planning and endless amounts of secrecy. After many months of outlining this complex mission, the allied commanders finally set a date for May 1st, 1944. However, after giving the plan more thought, Eisenhower decided that Operation Overlord was being devised on much too small of a scale.…

During the Second World War the importance of logistics was of key importance for the eventual Allied victory over the Axis Powers. The Allies from the very beginning understood the importance of logistics and while the U.S. was incapable of diving into and intentional war poured an abundance of support towards other countries in the fight against Hitler’s Nazi war machine. Once the U.S. was able formally join the Grand Alliance, the development of a highly sophisticated logistical system…

Military deception has been used throughout history to thwart the enemy during battle. The Art of War by Sun Tzu discusses strategies that emphasize the concept of deception as a critical war tactic. Military deception is considered a type of psychological warfare and employs many unconventional methods including visual deceptions and misinformation. Before and during the Invasion of Normandy in World War II, one of the largest deceptions in military history was executed. By using this…

Tehran Conference During the Tehran Conference meeting, the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union discussed plans on taking down Germany and Japan, and and what would happen to Europe after the war. The Tehran Conference was the first of several conferences held by the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union or the “Big Three.” This conference had many outcomes on the war and eventually helped put an end to the war with an Ally victory. According to The Avalon Project,…