The decisive battle that led to victory in World War II, the Normandy Landings

  The Normandy Landings: From Planning to Completion Introduction The Normandy landings, also known as D-Day, were a critical turning point in World War II. The successful execution of this amphibious invasion was the result of meticulous planning and execution by Allied forces. In this article, we will discuss the entire process from planning to completion of the Normandy landings. Planning the Invasion Intelligence Gathering Before launching the invasion, Allied forces needed to gather intelligence on the enemy's strength, defenses, and troop movements. This involved spying, reconnaissance missions, and gathering information from resistance fighters in France. Choosing the Landing Sites The next step was to choose the landing sites for the invasion. A team of military experts considered several factors such as the enemy's defenses, the tide, and the terrain. They eventually selected five beaches in Normandy, which were code-named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Building t