D-Day: Canadian's Triumphs and Allied Losses
WEB On the eve of the D-Day anniversary, it is crucial to recall the bravery of the Canadian troops and the sacrifices made by all Allied forces. Despite facing formidable resistance during the landings, the Canadians managed to advance the farthest inland among the Allied troops.
WEB D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, was the pivotal invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. Spearheaded by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other allied nations, the Normandy landings marked a turning point in World War II.
WEB The Allied invasion was met with fierce German resistance, resulting in substantial losses. By the conclusion of D-Day, the Allies had suffered approximately 12,000 casualties, including around 4,400 fatalities. The number of German casualties, including wounded, missing, and killed, is estimated to have ranged between 4,000 and 9,000.
WEB Considerable Allied losses were incurred particularly at Omaha Beach, where only five of the 32 amphibious tanks successfully reached the shore. Intense battles ensued, resulting in heavy casualties.
WEB The overall Allied losses during the Normandy campaign are estimated to have reached 65,700 fatalities, 18,000 missing, and 155,000 wounded. German losses, on the other hand, are believed to have exceeded 200,000, including both casualties and prisoners of war.
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