WWII: D-Day.docx

 WWII Note Guide: D-Day June 6, 1944Part 1: “Ike’s Decision”Read and Mark Up the article provided to you in class Answer the following questions 1. Based on early elements stated within the article, does a successful Allied invasion seem likely? Provide examples. 2. According to the article, what three events might have been possible had D-Day been a failure?3. Based on the conclusion of the article, do you believe Gen. Eisenhower was confident in his decision? Provide details.4. Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to the Expeditionary Force. What is the purpose of this letter? What tone does Gen. Eisenhower take in this letter? Provide specific words and phrases from within this letter to support your answers. How do you think you would have felt in regards to this letter if you were a member of the Allied forces? Explain.Part 2: D-Day Videos View the following three videos from my websiteAfter viewing each video respond to the following questionsD-Day: Operation FortitudeExplain the purpose of Operation Fortitude. Provide examples and details of this military plan. D-Day: Invasion of NormandyIdentify the five different beachheads AND which country is set to land at each one. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Identify obstacles and challenges Allied soldiers faced in storming the beaches of Normandy. D-Day: On the Beach According to the historians what elements allowed for Allied success in Normandy? ................
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