short term impacts
How long did it take to prepare
2 years
TRUE/FALSE: The US gains a lot of power in the world.
true
who were the three main countries that participated in the assault.
US, Canada, Britain
When did D-Day start
June 6, 1944
Which country was soon after liberated?
France
(D-Day = positive)
What was Eisenhower's position when planning for D-Day
General
After the war, who were the US's new main allies?
Canada, UK, France
How many total countries were involved on the allied side?
12
how many months after D-Day did the war end?
11 months
Did more allied people or axis people die on D-Day
axis powers
(D-Day = negative impact)
How many people died on the first day of D-Day (appx.)
10,300
What two organisations were created after WWII
UN and NATO
Who were the 3 principal axis power countries?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
What were the 5 beaches under attack?
Omaha, Juno, Gold, Sword, Utah
Give one example (not listed) of a pro perspective on D-Day
Answers will vary
What day Operation OVERLORD end?
June 30, 1944
What is one example of a D-Day related museum or memorial in the US?
1) National WW2 Memorial (D-Day section included)
2) National D-Day Memorial
3) United Stated National Holocaust Memorial Museum
4) Other
Who are two of the other members that participated on the allied side of D-Day
Answers will vary
What was Eisenhower's first name?
Dwight
Around how much money did the US spend on WW2?
330 Million
What year was Eisenhower elected president
1953
What is NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military alliance that was formed to safeguard the inhabitants of the 32 member states
Who were all of the allied countries participating in D-Day
Will be checked
What time was the beginning of D-Day and how long did the first surge last?
5:30 AM for 40 minutes
In today's money, how much did the US spend on World War Two?
4.1-4.7 trillion