2006-08-08 19:59:30 · 5 answers · asked by sreekanth 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
In English military parlance, D-Day is a term often used to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. While the initial D in D-day does not stand for anything, it often represents a variable, designating the day upon which some significant event will or has occurred; see Military designation of days and hours for similar terms.
By far, the best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day on which the Battle of Normandy began — commencing the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after Operation Overlord. D-Day was supposed to be on June 5, 1944 but bad weather and heavy seas delayed that.
2006-08-08 20:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This day occured during WWII. It was the Allied invasion of the European continent through Normandy which began on June 6, 1944 (D-day).
This is a great website if you'd like to learn more: http://www.dday.co.uk/
The term "D day" also refers to a day on which a combat attack or operation is to be executed.
2006-08-09 03:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by Brilliant B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is when the Allies surprise attacked Nazi occupied Normandy during WWII. D-day also refers to a combat attack.
2006-08-09 03:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by bebeeangeldust 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding, right?
WW2? big war your great grandaddy fought in?
D-day was the day the Allies landed in France for the big land war against Nazi Germany.
Damn...what kind of history do they teach you kids these days
2006-08-09 03:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
D-day is the first day of a combat operation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-Day
2006-08-09 03:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by Kookiemon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋