The Longest Day - D Day landings (2009)

The Longest Day - D Day landings (2009)

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video marks the 70th anniversary of WWII, focusing on the Allied landings in Normandy in June 1944. It details the operations Neptune and Overlord, strategic planning by Field Marshall Montgomery, and the logistics involved, including the construction of artificial ports. The video also covers air and naval operations leading to D-Day, the execution of the landings, and their historical significance. Archival records and the role of British, Canadian, and American forces are highlighted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two main operations involved in the Normandy landings?

Operation Market Garden and Operation Dragoon

Operation Torch and Operation Husky

Operation Barbarossa and Operation Sea Lion

Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which army groups were primarily responsible for drawing enemy reserves to the eastern flank during the D-Day landings?

Soviet and Polish armies

German and Italian armies

British and Canadian armies

American and French armies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of constructing artificial ports during the Normandy invasion?

To establish new naval bases

To provide shelter for naval ships

To facilitate the landing of troops and supplies

To serve as decoys for enemy forces

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first stage of the invasion operations?

Artillery shelling

Naval bombardment

Gaining air superiority

Paratrooper deployment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was emphasized to commanders to ensure the success of the D-Day operations?

Strict adherence to original plans

Rapid construction of fortifications

Determined leadership and initiative

Immediate retreat if faced with resistance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the D-Day operations in terms of losses?

Losses were higher than expected

Losses were as expected

Losses were lower than expected

Losses were not recorded

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can one find records of the British Army regiments and other forces involved in the D-Day landings?

The Library of Congress

The Imperial War Museum

The National Archives

The British Museum