D-Day

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Across
  1. 2. Making Germany believe the invasion would not occur at Normandy
  2. 4. The so-called ‘arsenal of democracy.’
  3. 5. The specific code name for the naval and amphibious component of the landings.
  4. 6. The overall code name for the Allied invasion of France.
  5. 7. Allied units that landed by parachute behind enemy lines starting at midnight.
  6. 10. The westernmost landing beach in the American sector.
  7. 11. The specific beach where Canadian troops were landed.
  8. 12. WALL The German defensive system of mines, obstacles, and gun emplacements along the coast.
  9. 13. The easternmost British landing beach near the River Orne.
Down
  1. 1. The French region where the five assault beaches were located.
  2. 3. The US General and Supreme Allied Commander who ordered the attack.
  3. 8. One of the two beaches assigned to the US First Army, known for its heavy defenses.
  4. 9. An example of Allied ingenuity: Hobart’s what?
  5. 11. The month in 1944 when the invasion took place.