D Day Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Date
A
June 6th 44
2
Q
Beach code name
A
Juno
3
Q
Landed with
A
Canadians
Combined Ops Navy, Army and RAF
4
Q
Purpose
A
To control / direct air power
Receive and move supplies
Protect airstrips ready for landing forces
Light anti aircraft guns, armoured cars and riflemen
5
Q
Outcome
A
The landing strips were completed and ready for action within a couple of days
6
Q
“3rd d day”
A
Many men in the RAF beach squadrons had landed previously in the earlier invasions of Sicily and Salerno
