Question

1. use fig. 7.1, the internet, reference books, and other sources to answer the following question. check all that apply. select what events and facts are true about what took place at pegasus bridge. german airborne forces in gliders landed near pegasus bridge in the pre - dawn hours on d - day. capture of the bridge denied the germans of the ability to rush reinforcements across the bridge to support their beach defenses. they quickly overwhelmed the surprised german defenses and captured the bridge. they quickly overwhelmed the surprised italian defenses and captured the bridge. capture of the bridge denied the french of the ability to rush reinforcements across the bridge to support their beach defenses. british airborne forces in gliders landed near pegasus bridge in the pre - dawn hours on d - day. 5) use fig. 7.1, the internet, reference books, and other sources to answer the following question. check all that apply. select what events and facts are true about what took place at pointe du hoc. after subduing allied powers resistance, the nazi stormtroopers discovered that the artillery guns had yet to be installed. german stormtroopers scaled a sheer cliff using rope ladders. u.s. army rangers scaled a sheer cliff using rope ladders. after subduing german resistance, the rangers discovered that the artillery guns had yet to be installed. the nazis goal was to neutralize a large british artillery battery that threatened omaha beach. the rangers goal was to neutralize a large german artillery battery that threatened omaha beach. 6) complete the chart using fig. 7.1, the internet, reference books, and other sources. beach | country responsible for beach | allied casualties on d - day utah omaha gold juno sword

Explanation:

For Question 4 (Pegasus Bridge):

1. British airborne forces in gliders landed near Pegasus Bridge in the pre-dawn hours on D-Day: This is a confirmed historical fact of the D-Day operations.
2. Capture of the bridge deprived the Germans of the ability to rush reinforcements across the bridge to support their beach defenses: The bridge's capture secured a key route, preventing German counter-movements to the Normandy beaches.
3. They quickly overwhelmed the surprised German defenses and captured the bridge: The airborne assault achieved tactical surprise, allowing rapid control of the bridge.

For Question 5 (Pointe du Hoc):

1. U.S. Army Rangers scaled a sheer cliff using rope ladders: This is the iconic action of the U.S. 2nd Ranger Battalion at Pointe du Hoc.
2. After subduing German resistance, the Rangers discovered that the artillery guns had yet to be installed: The Rangers found the gun emplacements empty, with the guns moved to a nearby location.
3. The Rangers goal was to neutralize a large German artillery battery that threatened Omaha Beach: The primary mission of the Rangers at Pointe du Hoc was to eliminate this artillery threat.

For Question 6 (D-Day Beaches Chart):

• Utah Beach: Country Responsible = United States; Allied Casualties = ~197
• Omaha Beach: Country Responsible = United States; Allied Casualties = ~2,400
• Gold Beach: Country Responsible = United Kingdom; Allied Casualties = ~1,000
• Juno Beach: Country Responsible = Canada; Allied Casualties = ~1,200
• Sword Beach: Country Responsible = United Kingdom; Allied Casualties = ~630

Answer:

Question 4:

• British airborne forces in gliders landed near Pegasus Bridge in the pre-dawn hours on D-Day.
• Capture of the bridge deprived the Germans of the ability to rush reinforcements across the bridge to support their beach defenses.
• They quickly overwhelmed the surprised German defenses and captured the bridge.

Question 5:

• U.S. Army Rangers scaled a sheer cliff using rope ladders.
• After subduing German resistance, the Rangers discovered that the artillery guns had yet to be installed.
• The Rangers goal was to neutralize a large German artillery battery that threatened Omaha Beach.

Question 6:

Beach	Country Responsible for Beach	Allied Casualties on D-Day
Omaha	United States	~2,400
Gold	United Kingdom	~1,000
Juno	Canada	~1,200
Sword	United Kingdom	~630