2007-10-06 16:11:53 · 15 answers · asked by Bernard L. Z 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The D meant nothing, just what they called it......######
2007-10-06 16:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Danielle's answer is the best explanation.
The Army started using the "H-Hour" and "D-Day" terminology as codes way back during World War 1. H is the first letter of Hour and D is the first letter of Day.
When an operation was first planned, to maintain secrecy, almost everyone involved (except some very high ranking officers) were told that it would begin at "H-Hour" or on "D-Day". But they did not know exactly when H-Hour or D-day was until the last minute. And when Army officers made additional plans to occur before or after H-Hour or D-Day, they did not have to specify exact times or days. They would just refer to H-Hour minus 6 (six hours before H-Hour) or D-Day plus 2 (two days after D-Day). This prevented the enemy from learning the exact hour or day ahead of time.
It wasn't until June 6, 1944, that the term "D-Day" became famous referring to the Normandy Invasion of Europe.
2007-10-07 00:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by Horatio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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."
2007-10-06 23:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by Blondie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The "D" before Day Stands for Day.
As for H-Hour and others. There are many D-Days,
but the most known D-Day is June 6 1944.
Hope it helps.
2007-10-07 00:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by compkid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound silly, but it really doesn't stand for much at all. It stands for an unnamed day but people tried to give "D" an actual meaning for the benefit of the press and civilians, but previous to that, it did not stand for anything except "day".......(Day Day)
2007-10-06 23:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
my best guess is the D means Day. they told soldiers that D-Day was the Days of Days and for the Paratroopers that when they were jumping at night that it was the Night of Nights. im probably wrong but thats what i think
2007-10-07 03:02:25 · answer #6 · answered by Dont get Infected 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D day is also known as Dooms Day as that is when all the ships and paratroopers landed in Normandy France during WWII.
2007-10-06 23:14:34 · answer #7 · answered by bonstermonster20 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It stands for the DAY on which major operation will start as well as the HOUR on which it will start so you have The Day day and the Hour hour shortened to D-day.
2007-10-06 23:18:41 · answer #8 · answered by cimra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means this is the day
2007-10-07 02:34:51 · answer #9 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Decimal Day'
It's an obviously important day in history. Read the link, it's good:
2007-10-06 23:18:30 · answer #10 · answered by loridia311 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋