Operation Fortitude — D-Day, 5–6 June 1944: The Forecast That Shaped the Landing · Aristotree

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Operation Fortitude. 2 connected concepts: Dwight D. Eisenhower (related to), Operation Overlord (related to).

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Operation Fortitude

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Operation Fortitude was an Allied deception effort supporting the Normandy invasion. Fortitude sought to mislead German commanders about the location and timing of Eisenhower’s invasion.

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Supported Eisenhower’s invasion
Fortitude sought to mislead German commanders about the location and timing of Eisenhower’s invasion.
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Concealed invasion plans
Operation Fortitude was an Allied deception effort supporting the Normandy invasion.
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