The D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944, was one of the most significant events in World War II. Codenamed “Operation Overlord", the invasion was a coordinated effort between Allied forces to liberate German-occupied France and ultimately bring an end to the war in Europe. D-Day was known as the largest assault ever carried out. The success of the invasion relied heavily on technological advancements that enabled the Allies to overcome the formidable German defenses, such as amphibious tanks, water-landing crafts, and artillery and air raids. Amphibious tanks were one of the most critical technological advancements that played a significant role in the D-Day invasion. The most famous of these tanks was the Sherman DD, which had inflatable rubber screens that were raised to make it buoyant. These tanks were specially designed to travel over both water and land, allowing the Allies to land directly on the beach and drive onto shore, rather than relying on traditional landing crafts. The tanks were equipped with a range of weapons, including machine guns and cannons, which allowed them to provide significant firepower support for infantry troops. In the paper "War elephants and …show more content…
The allied invasion's plan to liberate Europe had many factors in play. Being able to carry out a large-scale invasion while deceiving the Germans was a troublesome goal. Deception on the landing location saw the allies aim to reinforce the belief among the German high command that the main landings would be carried out in the Pas-de-Calais, across the Strait of Dover. However, D-Day’s true landing would be in Normandy. This idea of secrecy like that of the film by Peter Galison and Robb Moss reflects D-Day’s powerful course in history. A large-scale invasion kept secret for such a long time demonstrates how powerful the element of surprise can be. Lastly, secrecy has such a large grasp in being able to allure the course of