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Dwight Eisenhower's Operation Overlord

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According to Source A, in 1994 the allies (Britain, Canada and USA) were ready to dislodge Hitler from “Fortress Europe”. The invasion was codenamed “Operation Overlord”, which was led by an American General by the name of Dwight Eisenhower. He had decided not to attack Calais as Nazi fortifications were strongest (Source A). The areas the allies invaded are UTAH, Pionte Du UBC, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword in

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