OVERLORD: The Unnecessary Invasion

Abstract

This document assesses whether the OVERLORD invasion of Normandy was necessary for military victory in Europe during World War II. It is concluded that it was not necessary, based on Russian success against the German Army on the Eastern Front, the ability of the strategic bombing campaign to destroy German war support industries, and the extended political uncertainty concerning the requirement for OVERLORD which preceded the final decision. The report concludes with a discussion of possible allied motives for assuming the risk associated with OVERLORD when it was not necessary for victory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177747

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  • William F. Moore

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  • Air War College

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  • Agreements
  • Air Force
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  • Air Power
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  • Eastern Europe
  • Europe
  • Geography
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • Military Planning
  • New York
  • Second World War
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  • United States
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  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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