The D-Day invasion began on June 6, 1944 when Allied forces crossed the English Channel and landed along the Normandy coast of France. The massive operation involved over 150,000 Allied troops from 12 countries launching an amphibious assault against German forces controling northern France. It was led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower for the Allies and opposed by German commanders Erwin Rommel and Gerd von Rundstedt. The beaches where Allied troops stormed ashore were codenamed Omaha, Gold, Sword, Juno, and Utah. This massive invasion marked a turning point in World War 2 and resulted in over 425,000 Allied and German casualties.

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2. SCOPE
 Introduction
 Which country involve?
 When the war begin?
 Whom incharge?
 Where was D-Day fought?
 What weapon were used?
 Casualties
 Conclusion
 Q&A
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3. INTRODUCTION
 Early morning on the 6th of June 1944.
 Crossing the English Channel to reach the
Normandy, France.
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4. WHO FOUGHT IN
THE BATTLE?
 12 Allied Nations…
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 The German Forces
Allied Marines approaching Omaha Beach
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5. WHEN DID IT
 Planning for BEGAN?
“Operation Overlord”
began in 1942.
 Naval invasion
nicknamed “Operation
Neptune.”
 Originally planned
for June 5th, 1944.
 Invasion executed
on June 6th, 1944.
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6. WHO WAS
INCHARGE?
 Allies: General Dwight D. Eisenhower
 German Forces: Erwin Rommel, Gerd von
Rundstedt
General Eisenhower talking to troops Rommel inspecting beach defenses.
before invasion.
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7. WHERE THE
WAR BEGAN?
 Five Beaches:
A Personnel Landing Craft Vehicle from
U.S Coast Guard manned USS Samuel Chase Omaha, Gold, Sword,
disembarks troops of the U.S Army First
Division on the morning of June at Omaha Juno, Utah.
beach 7

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9. WHAT WEAPON
WERE USED?
 Armored vehicles
created specially for
the attack.
 Sherman “swimming”
tank; Churchill
Crocodile Flame
throwing tank.
 AVRE,parachutes,
gliders, warships,
Scene on Omaha Beach during the afternoon of transport vessels.
6 June 1944
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10. TOTAL
CASUALTIES
 No official figure.
 More than 425,000 Allied and German
troops were killed or wounded.
 More than 209,000 Allied casualties.
 15,000 - 20,000 French Civilians were killed
during battle.
 Captured German were
sent to America prisoner
of war camps.
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11. CONCLUSION
 The best strategies achieved from many ideas
suggested by brilliant leaders from Allied
countries.
 Preparation and determination leads to victory
 Carelessness a major factor the lose of Germany.
 Germany underestimated the strength and
equipments of the enemies.
 Contribution of the genius towards the forces.
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12. Lesson Learn
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