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This 5 page paper discusses D-DAy, the battle of Normandy and how the U.S. involvement was very important. Specific information is relayed about certain battles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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D-Day actually does not stand for anything specifically and is used just to emphasize the importance of the day ("D-Day," 2006). It is a way of military ordering as different
dates are noted with different letters ("D-Day," 2006). For this invasion, the label D-Day stuck. The date of the Battle of Normandy is well known as June 6, 1944.
Yet, it was actually planned for June 5, 1944 ("D-Day," 2006). The delay was attributable to poor weather conditions ("D-Day," 2006). D Day represents the start of
what was called Operation Overlord ("D-Day," 2006). The allies would liberate Europe and get rid of the Nazis who had control ("D-Day," 2006). By this time, the United States was
well involved with the war. Yet, Holderfield & Varhola (2000) say that "D-Day also ushered in a new era of American involvement in both Europe and the world" (p. i).
Authors say that while America had fought on European soil in the past, this signified a commitment that the U.S. was there for the duration (Holderfield & Varhola, 2000). Indeed,
it seems that World War II was about Europe. It took place there, and it was for the most part a war that involved European forces. At the same time,
this is an American story. It would involve Americans. McManus (2004) claims that the American experience was indeed huge, but it has been underrated. Rather, other aspects of this part
of the war had been played up. In a book called The Americans at D-Day McManus provides insights into the American experience. However, before delving into the American contributions, it
pays to explore D-Day in general, and how the Normandy invasion began. The Battle of Normandy commenced with D-Day. It was a battle that occurred between German forces which occupied
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