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What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II?
D-Day
When did D-Day take place?
June 6, 1944
Which countries were involved in the D-Day invasion?
United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces during D-Day?
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
What was the main objective of the D-Day invasion?
To establish a Western front against Nazi Germany
What was the largest amphibious (combined land and sea) invasion in history?
D-Day
Which beach was designated as Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion?
A beach in Normandy, France
What was the weather condition like on the original planned date for D-Day?
Stormy weather forced a delay to June 6, 1944
What was the significance of the D-Day invasion?
It marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe
How many soldiers were part of the D-Day invasion?
Approximately 156,000
Which country had the most casualties during the D-Day invasion?
United States
What was the codename for the artificial Mulberry harbors built during the D-Day invasion?
Mulberry harbors
Which operation immediately followed the D-Day invasion in an effort to break out of Normandy?
Operation Cobra
What was the codename for the airborne operations carried out before the D-Day invasion?
Operation Neptune
Who was the Allied commander responsible for the airborne operations during the D-Day invasion?
General Bernard Montgomery
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What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II?
D-Day
V-E Day
Pearl Harbor
Battle of Stalingrad
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When did D-Day take place?
June 6, 1939
June 6, 1944
June 6, 1950
June 6, 1960
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Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces during D-Day?
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What was the main objective of the D-Day invasion?
Capture Berlin
Defend France
To establish a Western front against Nazi Germany
Annex Normandy
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Which beach was designated as Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion?
A beach in Normandy, France
A beach in England
A beach in Germany
A beach in Italy
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What was the weather condition like on the original planned date for D-Day?
Sunny and clear
Stormy weather forced a delay to June 6, 1944
Heavy snowfall
Thick fog
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What was the significance of the D-Day invasion?
It marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe
It led to the surrender of Japan
It created a lasting peace treaty
It triggered the Cold War
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How many soldiers were part of the D-Day invasion?
Approximately 100,000
Approximately 156,000
Approximately 200,000
Approximately 250,000
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Which country had the most casualties during the D-Day invasion?
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Germany
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What was the codename for the airborne operations carried out before the D-Day invasion?
Operation Neptune
Operation Overlord
Operation Market Garden
Operation Torch
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