The plan was very simple; it was to secure a port in the initial landing and to move men and supplies for an offensive thrust aimed at retaking France. The plan called for landings by Allied forces at five different beaches. The American forces were lead by Lieutenant General Omar Bradley, who was responsible for securing Utah and Omaha beaches. The British were to secure Gold and Sward beaches, while Juno beach was to be the responsibility of the Canadians. The troops

used the channel to transport supplies and themselves to the five beaches. Th

had its share glitches for the Allies, they were able to improvise and take over Normandy.

became a major problem because visiblity in the English Channel was poor. Eisenhower met with his senior commanders to discuss the situation on the morning of June 4. With the help of his senior commanders, Eisenhower decided to delay the incasion for twenty-four hours. On the agernoon of June 5, Eisenhower was informed that the weather would possibly clear up for a shour while on the morning of June 6. Eisenhower kenw that Operation Overload had to begin by June 7, or face a delay of up to three weeks because of the shifiting of tides. Weather was not the only problem the Americans faced. The Germans had underwater mines set along the five landing points. This was a huge threat for the Americans because the mines could not be detected until it was too late. This resulted in the sinking of many American ships. “Throughout the landing, German gunners poured deadly fire into the ranks of the invading Americans”(Rice). At Omaha, the situation was a lot worse. Not only was Mother nature against the American soliders, but the German defense in the area

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