the battle of normandy

BATTLE OF NORMANDY

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SCOPE

Introduction Which country involve? When the war begin? Whom incharge? Where was D-Day fought? What weapon were used? Casualties Conclusion Q&A

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INTRODUCTION Early morning on the 6th of June 1944. Crossing the English Channel to reach

the Normandy, France.

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WHO FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE?

12 Allied Nations…

& The German

Forces

Allied Marines approaching Omaha Beach

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WHEN DID IT BEGAN? Planning for

“Operation Overlord” began in 1942.

Naval invasion nicknamed “Operation Neptune.”

Originally planned for June 5th, 1944.

Invasion executed on June 6th, 1944.

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WHO WAS INCHARGE?

Allies: General Dwight D. Eisenhower German Forces: Erwin Rommel, Gerd von

Rundstedt

Rommel inspecting beach defenses.General Eisenhower talking to troops before invasion.

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WHERE THE WAR BEGAN?

Five Beaches: Omaha, Gold,

Sword, Juno, Utah.

A Personnel Landing Craft Vehicle from U.S Coast Guard manned USS Samuel Chase disembarks troops of the U.S Army First Division on the morning of June at Omaha beach 7

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WHAT WEAPON WERE USED?

Armored vehicles created specially for the attack.

Sherman “swimming” tank; Churchill Crocodile Flame throwing tank.

AVRE,parachutes, gliders, warships, transport vessels.

Scene on Omaha Beach during the afternoon of 6 June 1944

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TOTAL CASUALTIES

No official figure. More than 425,000 Allied and

German troops were killed or wounded.

More than 209,000 Allied casualties. 15,000 - 20,000 French Civilians

were killed during battle. Captured German were sent to America prisoner of war camps.

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CONCLUSION

The best strategies achieved from many ideas suggested by brilliant leaders from Allied countries.

Preparation and determination leads to victory

Carelessness a major factor the lose of Germany.

Germany underestimated the strength and equipments of the enemies.

Contribution of the genius towards the forces.

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Lesson Learn

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