Operation Overlord Strategy Map

Draw

Circle the areas on the map under Nazi/ Axis control in early 1944.

Draw

Mark the area where American/ Allied troops are stationed before Operation Overlord.

Using the map key, what are the green markings indicating in Germany? Why did the Allies chose France to invade?

Based on the map, what methods of transportation were used in the invasion? Why were multiple methods used in this attack?

Poll

Using our class analysis of the Operation Overlord battle plan, how would you change or modify the Allies' invasion strategy.

• I wouldn't make any changes

• I would invade Germany instead of France

• I would only utilize an air force strike in order to save thousands of ground troops' lives

• I would order an atomic bomb strike on Germany, similar to what the US will do to Japan in 1945

• Other... I can explain a different method of invasion