History of Europe

Why was the invasion of Nomandy so important to Germany?

The invasion of Normandy was important for Germany because it represented the beginning of the end for the country's control of Europe. The success of the invasion, known as Operation Overlord, led to the liberation of France and the eventual surrender of Germany in May 1945. For years, Germany had fought a defensive war on two fronts, with the Soviet Union in the East and the Western Allies on their borders. The Normandy invasion was a major turning point that broke the stalemate. It forced the Germans to fight a war on three fronts, stretched their resources, and ultimately led to their defeat.