Embarkation of troops and loading of equipment onto the invasion fleet, eve of D-Day, June 5th 1944

What was the primary purpose of the thousands of ships and small craft assembled by June 3rd?

• To transport troops and vehicles across the channel

• To conduct naval exercises

• To serve as a blockade against enemy ships

• To evacuate civilians from the coast

How was the atmosphere described on the southern coast of England just before D-Day?

• Deserted and abandoned

• Calm and quiet

• Chaotic and disorganized

• Alive with activity

What was the general perception of the D-Day invasion at the time?

• A minor military operation

• The greatest military gamble in history

• A routine exercise

• An unnecessary risk

What was the role of the Allied airborne divisions in the invasion plan?

• To engage in direct combat with enemy forces on the beaches

• To evacuate wounded soldiers

• To provide air support for the naval fleet

• To land behind enemy lines and disrupt communications

How long after the airborne divisions landed were the main invasion troops scheduled to storm the beaches?

• Immediately

• Two hours later

• Five hours later

• The next day