The Longest Day - D Day landings (2009)

The video marks the 70th anniversary of WWII, focusing on the Allied landings in Normandy in June 1944. It details the operations Neptune and Overlord, strategic planning by Field Marshall Montgomery, and the logistics involved, including the construction of artificial ports. The video also covers air and naval operations leading to D-Day, the execution of the landings, and their historical significance. Archival records and the role of British, Canadian, and American forces are highlighted.

What were the two main operations involved in the Normandy landings?

• Operation Market Garden and Operation Dragoon

• Operation Torch and Operation Husky

• Operation Barbarossa and Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord

Which army groups were primarily responsible for drawing enemy reserves to the eastern flank during the D-Day landings?

• Soviet and Polish armies

• German and Italian armies

• British and Canadian armies

• American and French armies

What was the purpose of constructing artificial ports during the Normandy invasion?

• To establish new naval bases

• To provide shelter for naval ships

• To facilitate the landing of troops and supplies

• To serve as decoys for enemy forces

What was the first stage of the invasion operations?

• Artillery shelling

• Naval bombardment

• Gaining air superiority

• Paratrooper deployment

What was emphasized to commanders to ensure the success of the D-Day operations?

• Strict adherence to original plans

• Rapid construction of fortifications

• Determined leadership and initiative

• Immediate retreat if faced with resistance

What was the outcome of the D-Day operations in terms of losses?

• Losses were higher than expected

• Losses were as expected

• Losses were lower than expected

• Losses were not recorded

Where can one find records of the British Army regiments and other forces involved in the D-Day landings?

• The Library of Congress

• The Imperial War Museum

• The National Archives

• The British Museum