Five Common D-Day Myths Debunked
Misconceptions that have percolated through time
In the early hours of June 6th, 1944, thousands of men parachuted into France from the air in the darkness. These airborne forces preceded the largest amphibious landing in military history. This year marks the 80th anniversary of these landings (and according to experts, it could be the last commemoration of the event with living veterans in attendance.) The events would go down in glory as one of the greatest achievements of World War II. The fighting cracked Hitler’s European fortress and saw Paris liberated just two months later in August.
However, as the years have gone on, myths and misconceptions have proliferated about D-Day. Here are five common myths about D-Day debunked.
1. All Of The Beaches Were Bloody Death Traps
When people think of D-Day, they often think of the slaughter at Omaha Beach, where the Americans suffered nearly 10% casualties in a relatively short amount of time. Thousands of men went down in a hail of bullets and mortars. Many of these men died as soon as they stepped onto the beach. At six miles, Omaha…
