Asked by Adrienne Robertson on May 17, 2024
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"D-Day" refers to
A) the last battle of the eastern front.
B) the day the United States decided to take part in the war.
C) the largest sea-land military operation in history.
D) the day Germany surrendered.
E) the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
D-Day
Refers to June 6, 1944, when Allied forces launched a massive beach assault against Nazi Germany's fortifications on the Normandy coast during World War II.
Military Operation
A coordinated military action undertaken by armed forces to achieve a specific objective, often part of a larger campaign or conflict.
Eastern Front
A term commonly referring to the theater of military operations in Eastern Europe during World War I and World War II, between the Central Powers/Berlin-Rome-Tokyo Axis and the Allies/Soviet Union.
- Acquire knowledge of the strategic plans and military actions pivotal to World War II.
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Yogeeta RamchandaniMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
"D-Day" refers to June 6, 1944, the day of the Normandy landings, initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. This operation is known as the largest seaborne invasion in history.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the strategic plans and military actions pivotal to World War II.