Which of the following describes the d-day operation outlined by the above map?
a. a strategically planned offensive
b. a carefully designed withdrawal
c. a "hold-the-ground" defensive
d. a spur-of-tue-moment- retaliation

the gray lines on the above map show the movement of allied troops into normandy on d-day. which of the following explains why it was so important for the troops to make a successful landing into normandy

a. it kept the axis troops fighting on the ground so that they could take advantage of their superior air for and navy
b. it gave allied troops a foothold in europe
c. it secured the allied retreat from german attacks in britain
d. it prevented the axis troops from expanding the war beyond europe