Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Gold, Juno, and Sword Beaches

The video discusses the British 50th Infantry Division's landing on Gold Beach during D-Day, highlighting the weak German defenses and effective Allied naval bombardment. The British achieved significant inland penetration, establishing a strong beachhead. The video also covers the Canadian assault on Juno Beach, where they faced heavy defenses and casualties. Lessons from the failed Dieppe Raid influenced Allied planning, avoiding heavily fortified ports in future invasions.

What was a significant factor in the British 50th Infantry Division's success at Gold Beach?

• Strong German armor presence

• Lack of naval support

• Weak German defenses

• Heavy British casualties

How far did the British troops penetrate inland from Gold Beach on D-Day?

• Seven to eight miles

• Two to three miles

• Four to five miles

• Five to six miles

What was a key reason for the success of the initial assault at Gold Beach?

• Effective German armor

• Lack of Allied planning

• Strong German defenses

• Ineffective German defenses

Which beach was assaulted by Canadian infantry on June 6th, 1944?

• Gold Beach

• Sword Beach

• Juno Beach

• Omaha Beach

What lesson did the Allies learn from the previous failed attempt at a fortified port?

• To use more infantry in assaults

• To rely solely on naval bombardment

• To avoid heavily fortified ports

• To always attack fortified ports