Gerd von Rundstedt was responsible for withholding some armored troops from this operation.
Gerd von Rundstedt was responsible for withholding some armored troops from this operation. Part of this operation included the creation of a phantom army under George Patton that looked as though it would attack Pas de Calais (PAW deh cah-lay). This attack was given the name Operation Overlord and included five beach landing points. For 10 points, name this Allied invasion of Europe that took place on June 6, 1944.
Gerd von Rundstedt was responsible for withholding some armored troops from this operation.
{D}-{Day} [or {Normandy} invasion; or Operation Overlord before it is read]