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

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Operation Tonga. 2 connected concepts: Normandy landings (related to), Operation Overlord (related to).

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Operation Tonga

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Operation Tonga was the British airborne operation supporting the opening of Operation Overlord. Tonga’s airborne forces sought to secure the eastern flank of the Normandy seaborne landings.

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Protected seaborne assault flank
Tonga’s airborne forces sought to secure the eastern flank of the Normandy seaborne landings.
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Airborne invasion component
Operation Tonga was the British airborne operation supporting the opening of Operation Overlord.
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