‘D’ Day is significant to the Liberation of France. The attack on Normandy proved to be the longest day on the June 6th, 1944, caused the Germans to fight a two-front war, allowing for Allies to seize the opportunity, furthermore allowing France to become ‘free’ from Nazi and German control. It is through historian’s quotes that demonstrates the importance of ‘D’ Day and the effect it had on history. The impact of ‘D’ and the liberation of France was significant to World War II and the outcome for many. ‘D’ day, means The Day, signifying the attack on Normandy, which involved 50,000 men, therefore having over two million men shipped to France. It is because of this, the allies were about to breakout from Normandy in late July, and just within six weeks, France was liberated; as the Germans were out of France and the allies, ultimately were able to reach Belgium. June 6, 1944, was the significant date of D-Day, it is upon this day …show more content…
In order for the liberation of France to be accounted for correctly, it is important to understand that the allies commenced their breakout from Normandy in late July. This includes Operation Cobra on the 25th of July which is when the shift and movement out of Normandy began (the American troops moving south). It was on the 6th of June, 1944, that was significant for France as it was the “beginning of the end” for Hitler and his Germans. It is because of the two-front war in Normandy was the liberation successful. From the historian Basil Liddell Hart, doe he argues that the operation ‘Overload’ went accordingly to the plan however, did not fit with the timings of the plan; meaning that the outcome was achieved. however, it took significantly longer than what was expected. He further makes the argument that the Germans lacked tanks when they were in battle and were within open country “it was the proverbial ‘blessing in