2006-11-19 13:06:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
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.
2006-11-19 13:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The D doesn't stand for anything. D-Day was the term given for the Allied invasion of Europe in WW2 on the coast of Normandy. The original name given was Operation Overlord.
2006-11-19 13:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by ally_oop_64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The D stands for "Day." The military simply used D Day, H Hour to designate the time for an invasion or attack. The same terminology was used in other invasions, but the invasion of Normandy has become the most remembered.
2006-11-19 13:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by Richmonder 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"D" stands for Day. Any day that an offensive will kick off. It is OFTEN used in the Military, like "H" for Hour. We usually think of June 6th, 1944 as THE "D-Day". It certainly was the most important of the 20th Century.
2006-11-19 14:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The D stands for Disembarkation. It means to leave where you are and execute a battle plan. Colloquially it can also mean The big day as it is Capital D for THE DAY.
2006-11-19 13:15:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
D-Day — ... is a term often used to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated.
2006-11-19 13:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by Dontchawishurboyfriendcouldmix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D-fense
2006-11-19 13:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋