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 The operation initiated the liberation of Nazi-occupied France and, eventually, Western Europe, and created the groundwork for the Allied triumph on the Western Front. The operation's planning began in 1943.[([[https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-d-day|iwm]])] The operation initiated the liberation of Nazi-occupied France and, eventually, Western Europe, and created the groundwork for the Allied triumph on the Western Front. The operation's planning began in 1943.[([[https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-d-day|iwm]])]
  
-===== Headline =====+===== Operation Bodyguard =====
  
 The Allies staged a significant military deception called Operation Bodyguard in the months running up to the invasion to mislead the Germans about the date and location of the main Allied landings.[([[https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory2/chapter/the-end-of-the-war/|lumenlearning]])] The Allies staged a significant military deception called Operation Bodyguard in the months running up to the invasion to mislead the Germans about the date and location of the main Allied landings.[([[https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory2/chapter/the-end-of-the-war/|lumenlearning]])]
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 Carentan, St. Lô, and Bayeux remained in German control, while Caen, a significant objective, was not taken until July 21.[([[https://maritime-executive.com/features/d-day-the-largest-seaborne-invasion-in-history|maritime-executive]])] Carentan, St. Lô, and Bayeux remained in German control, while Caen, a significant objective, was not taken until July 21.[([[https://maritime-executive.com/features/d-day-the-largest-seaborne-invasion-in-history|maritime-executive]])]
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 +===== Slow Progress =====
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 +Only two beaches (Juno and Gold) were linked on the first day, and all five beachheads were not linked until June 12th. The operation, however, secured a footing, which the Allies gradually expanded over the next few months.[([[https://www.britishpoles.uk/d-day-photographs-in-colour/|britishpoles]])]
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 +===== Deaths =====
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 +German casualties on D-Day have been reported to range between 4,000 and 9,000 troops. At least 10,000 Allied casualties were reported, with 4,414 confirmed deaths.[([[https://www.history.com/news/d-day-casualties-deaths-allies|History]])]
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