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Which general was the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force?
Which general was the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force?
- General Bernard Montgomery
- General George S. Patton
- General Dwight D. Eisenhower (correct)
- General Omar Bradley
How many troops did the United States contribute to the Allied Forces?
How many troops did the United States contribute to the Allied Forces?
- 200,000 troops
- 156,000 troops (correct)
- 250,000 troops
- 100,000 troops
How many divisions did the United Kingdom contribute to the Allied Forces?
How many divisions did the United Kingdom contribute to the Allied Forces?
- 3 divisions (correct)
- 4 divisions
- 2 divisions
- 5 divisions
How many ships and landing craft did the United States contribute to the Allied Forces?
How many ships and landing craft did the United States contribute to the Allied Forces?
How many aircraft did the United Kingdom contribute to the Allied Forces?
How many aircraft did the United Kingdom contribute to the Allied Forces?
Which country contributed the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division to the Allied Forces?
Which country contributed the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division to the Allied Forces?
Study Notes
Allied Forces
Supreme Allied Commander
- General Dwight D. Eisenhower (USA) was the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force
National Contributions
- United States:
- 156,000 troops
- 5 divisions: 1st, 4th, 9th, 29th, and 90th Infantry Divisions
- United Kingdom:
- 83,000 troops
- 3 divisions: 3rd, 3rd Canadian, and 50th Infantry Divisions
- Canada:
- 14,000 troops
- 3rd Canadian Infantry Division
- Free France:
- 177 troops
- Part of the 1st Free French Division
Naval Forces
- United States:
- 2,500 ships and landing craft
- 5 battleships, 20 cruisers, 65 destroyers, and 360 minesweepers
- United Kingdom:
- 1,200 ships and landing craft
- 6 battleships, 22 cruisers, 65 destroyers, and 250 minesweepers
- Canada:
- 110 ships and landing craft
- 2 cruisers, 13 destroyers, and 30 minesweepers
Air Support
- United States:
- 13,000 aircraft
- 8th Air Force and 9th Air Force
- United Kingdom:
- 11,000 aircraft
- RAF Bomber Command and RAF Fighter Command
- Canada:
- 1,500 aircraft
- RCAF squadrons
Allied Forces in D-Day Invasion
- Supreme Allied Commander: General Dwight D. Eisenhower (USA)
National Contributions
- United States:
- Contributed 156,000 troops and 5 infantry divisions (1st, 4th, 9th, 29th, and 90th)
- United Kingdom:
- Contributed 83,000 troops and 3 infantry divisions (3rd, 3rd Canadian, and 50th)
- Canada:
- Contributed 14,000 troops and 3rd Canadian Infantry Division
- Free France:
- Contributed 177 troops, part of 1st Free French Division
Naval Forces
- United States:
- Contributed 2,500 ships and landing craft, including 5 battleships, 20 cruisers, 65 destroyers, and 360 minesweepers
- United Kingdom:
- Contributed 1,200 ships and landing craft, including 6 battleships, 22 cruisers, 65 destroyers, and 250 minesweepers
- Canada:
- Contributed 110 ships and landing craft, including 2 cruisers, 13 destroyers, and 30 minesweepers
Air Support
- United States:
- Contributed 13,000 aircraft, including 8th Air Force and 9th Air Force
- United Kingdom:
- Contributed 11,000 aircraft, including RAF Bomber Command and RAF Fighter Command
- Canada:
- Contributed 1,500 aircraft, including RCAF squadrons
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Description
This quiz covers the national contributions of the Allied Forces in World War II, including troop numbers and divisions from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Free France. Learn more about the Supreme Allied Commander and the military efforts during this pivotal time in history.
