D-day Quiz

When did D-day begin?

• On June 5, 1944

• On June 6, 1944

• On June 5, 1943

• On June 6, 1943

The name of the amphibious assualt was

Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force during D-day?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• George S. Patton

• Bernard Montgomery

• Omar Bradley

Which beach was designated as the primary landing area for the American forces during D-day?

• Omaha Beach

• Utah Beach

• Gold Beach

• Juno Beach

Explain why D-day was delayed (It should have taken place on June 5, 1944)

Explain what Eisenhower meant by the quote "You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you."

More than ____ troops lost their lives in the invasion

Mark where the five major invasion points were supposed to be (Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword) You can go online and look at a map of it (Search D-day invasion Normandy map)

Write down two words that come to your mind when thinking about D-Day and Normandy