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Why was the death toll for US so high during D-Day?

The death toll for the US during D-Day was not particularly high. In fact, the US suffered fewer casualties than either the British or the Canadians. The total number of US casualties on D-Day was around 6,600, of which around 2,500 were killed in action. This compares to around 8,300 British casualties, of which around 3,000 were killed in action, and around 3,500 Canadian casualties, of which around 1,000 were killed in action.

The relatively low US death toll can be attributed to a number of factors. Firstly, the US troops landed on beaches that were less heavily defended than those that the British and Canadians landed on. Secondly, the US troops had more air and naval support than the British and Canadians. Thirdly, the US troops were better trained and equipped than the British and Canadians.

Overall, the US death toll on D-Day was relatively low compared to the other Allied nations involved in the operation.