Military Procedure: D-Day

Did you know that D-Day is a nickname for the military procedure called Operation Overlord? D-Day is also a term for the day any military operation is carried out. Operation Overlord happens to be the most widely known of operations known as D-Days. (“D-Day Overview”) Operation Overlord was one of the largest amphibious invasions ever planned, and many people are not sure what exactly happened on D-Day. There were five beaches on the coast of France that were attacked on D-Day. The president at the time, Franklin Roosevelt, was so unsure that Operation Overlord would even succeed that he led a prayer over national radio the day the operation was to happen. Fortunately for him and all of the Allies the plan succeeded and was going well by the end of the day, June 6, 1944.

Operation Overlord is also called The Battle of Normandy, referring to the long coastline on which it occurred. It took place from June to August, 1944. The intention of the operation (D-Day) was to take Western Europe from Hitler and liberate the country …show more content…
Juno Beach was attacked by two formations of the 3rd Canadian Division, who would attack Courseulles and Bernieres, and the 2nd Canadian Armored Brigade, who attacked beach strong points and defences. The 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade fought inland, the Royal Marine band were contacted the 3rd and 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade, telling them to meet up with the British 50th Infantry Division at Gold Beach. (“Juno Beach”) Carpiquet, their main goal, was not able to be captured, but they were still able to capture multiple towns and meet up with the British at Gold Beach. (“Landings at