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On June 4, 300 combat soldiers entered our LTC (James Hollis Bearden). D-Day was one of the most important battles in World War II. Its proper name is Operation Overlord but, most call it D-Day. This battle is an important battle because it may have led the Allies to win World War II. D-Day was a huge turning point in World War II because it was one of the most significant victories for the Allies. There were many different countries in this battle, but here are a few. First, the U.S. had a huge part in D-Day. The U.S. had the 101st airborne division also called The Screaming Eagles. Canada also played a big part in D-Day. Next, Canada had the 1st Canadian Army, they were also the infantry and armored division. Finally, Britain with the largest …show more content…

First, the U.S. stormed two beaches. They stormed beaches codenamed Omaha and Utah. Next, Canada stormed one beach. They stormed the beach codenamed Juno. Finally, Britain stormed two beaches. They stormed beaches codenamed Gold and Sword. Those were the five beaches that were stormed. There were tons of weapons used in D-day that totally changed the outcome. First, snipers were some of the most dangerous weapons. “ The bullet kicked sand in my face and passed under my left armpit, which caused me to flatten out. (Stg. Roy Arnn)” Next, machine guns caused most of the deaths in D-day. “German guns Kept up heavy and deadly fire” (Langley 57). Finally, planes were one weapon that helped the troops move forward. Over 14,500 planes dropped bombs on and behind enemy lines. That is how weapons changed the outcome of the battle. Machines changed the war dramatically. First, motorcycles were easy ways to get around. They were dropped behind enemy lines for transportation for the troops. Next, landing crafts were how most soldiers got to the beaches. They could carry up to one light vehicle and 12 infantrymen. Finally, tanks were some of the most deadly machines in all of World War II. “Tanks had special canvas floats so they could float on water” (Chrisp,53). That is how machines changed the

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