confirm what the "D" in D.Day meant.?

Answer 1

According to the Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, D-Day is simply "The unnamed day on which a particular operation commences or is to commence." Similarly, H-Hour is "The specific hour on D-day at which a particular operation commences."

Answer 2

D.day was the designated day for the invasion of Continental Europe,the landings were to be at Normandy.The date was 6 june 1944.If for some reason it couldn't happen until say,7th of june,that would be D.day plus 1,8th june D.day plus2,etc.

Answer 3

Here's some info:

What does the 'D' in D-Day stand for?
The short answer: nothing.

In military terms, D-Day and H-Hour are sometimes used for the day and hour on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. They are used when the day and hour have not yet been determined, or when secrecy is important.

When used in combination with plus or minus signs, these terms indicate the length of time preceding or following a specific action. Thus, H-3 means 3 hours before H-Hour, and D+3 means 3 days after D-Day. H+75 minutes means H-Hour plus 1 hour and 15 minutes.

D-Day for the invasion of Normandy was set for June 6, 1944, and that date has been popularly referred to by the short title "D-Day."


from http://www.worldwar2history.info/D-Day/D-in-D-Day.html


but for more interesting facts, theories and opinions, check out: http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/What_does_the_D_in_D-Day_stand_for

here's part of that:

1. Essentially it doesn't stand for anything at all.

2. The "D" in D-Day stand for - DEBARKATION DAY. See: Dictionary of Military and Technological Abbreviations and Acronyms, Page: 214. Author: Pretz, Bernard; Publ: Routledge & Kegan Paul, Boston Mass.

3. I personally heard President Eisenhower define D-Day as Debarkation Day on a televised anniversary of D-Day covered by one of the Television networks. He was aboard of Navy ship at the time. The Eisenhower Museum refused to confirm this, however. I think many people believe Eisenhower offen made misstatements, but, after all, he was the guy in charge of the D-Day invasion in 1944! So, if the D meant nothing before Eisenhower made the statement, the D meant Debarkation after he declared it so -- just as "finalize" was not an accepted word in English until Eisenhower was quoted using it!


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http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/What_does_the_D_in_D-Day_stand_for

hope this helps!

Answer 4

As previous posters have said, the D in D-day stands for Designated. So on a designated day something will happen, used in conjunction with military operations, it means the day of launch, or attack orwhat have you.
There were many D-Days in WW2, as there were many operations going on but THE 'D-Day' as thought of by most people is of course the invasion of Normandy.
Sometimes the expression is used with + or - numbers to indicate the number of days to or after the event. Similar to NASA countdowns with all the T-20 stuff.

Answer 5

Some bizzare answers.

It is simply the normal military way of re-inforcing everything so that there is no confusion.

D-Day
H-Hour

The day after D-Day was D+1
The hour before H-Hour is H-1

Its a way of ensuring simplicity of communication and understanding.

Eisenhower got it wrong but hey he later went into politics so whats new?

Answer 6

I think the Allies had certain days on which to attempt the invasion, all given letters, starting A,B,C etc.

It just so happened that the invasion took place on the 4th possible date - that being D

Answer 7

Day.

It's a phrase that means "the designated day". Just like "H-hour" means the designated hour.

As with many terms, the specific reference has come to be more well known than the original general meaning.

Answer 8

Dunce

Answer 9

the d actually meant day. So the phrase was stupidly enough: day day

Answer 10

Doesn't it mean 'Disembarkation'? The day the troops disembarked for mainland Europe!