Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day in June 1944. Over 156,000 troops crossed the English Channel in the largest seaborne invasion in history. Through massive air attacks, naval bombardments, and amphibious landings along the Normandy coast, the Allies were able to establish a foothold in France and begin defeating German forces, marking a turning point in World War 2. The invasion involved troops and equipment from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and other Allied nations crossing the channel and storming the beaches with weapons such as the M1 Grand rifle and Thompson submachine gun.

1. OPERATION OVERLORD By Brittany Alexis Rowley and Jenna Leigh Feder

2. Our Objective… Inform you about the events of Operation Overlord (D-Day) Explain the significance of this invasion Tell you some fun facts about D-Day Show you what weapons were used in the invasion

3. What is Operation Overlord? Invasion of France by the Allies in WWII The opening of the Second Front (1944-45) 156,000 troops across English Channel

4. Allies vs. Axis… ALLIES… Australia Canada Free France Norway United Kingdom United States Poland AXIS… Nazi Germany

5. The Map…

6. Assault landing at Omaha Beach

7. For Your General Knowledge… Initial target date: May 14 th 1944 Date later changed to June 5 th 1944 Inclement weather postponed the date until June 6 th , twenty-four hours later Ended on June 30 th 1944

8. About The Invasion… Invasion began with… Overnight parachute and glider landings Massive air attacks Naval bombardments Early morning amphibious landing More evening parachute landings Forces deployed from bases along the south coast of England

9. Crossing of the English Channel  British troops taking cover after landing at Sword Beach 

10. Landing supplies at Normandy  Reinforcements of men and equipment moving Inland at Omaha Beach 

11. Weapons Used on D-Day… M1 Grand Rifle Thompson Submachine Gun Mark II Frag Grenade

12. More Weapons… GI M1911 Automatic M3 Fighting Knife

13. Significance Of Invasion… First successful opposed landing across English Channel in nine centuries Defeat inflicted on Germans was largest in the war Led to loss of German position in most of France Secure establishment of new major front.

14. Some Fun Facts… Its original name was the “Battle of Normandy”; it was codenamed “Operation Overlord.” It was, and still remains, the largest seaborne invasion in history. Casualties… US – 1,465 dead, 5,183 wounded UK – 2,700 wounded or dead Germany – between 4,000 and 9,000 wounded or dead

15. THE END! YAY! Love always, Brittany and Jenna