Mission Detroit

Mission Detroit

Mission Detroit was a pre-dawn glider-borne combat assault in the American airborne landings in Normandy, made by elements of the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division on the early morning of June 6, 1944. It was part of Operation Neptune, the assault portion of the Allied invasion of France, Operation Overlord. Originally slated to be the main assault for the 82nd Airborne, the glider operation instead became the first reinforcement mission after the main parachute combat assault, Mission Boston. The landing zone for mission Detroit was near Sainte-Mère-Église, to the west of Utah beach.

The objective of the division was to secure the town of Sainte-Mère-Église and to take the bridges along the Merderet River. By doing this, the 4th Infantry Division coming in at Utah Beach would have easy access to making their way northwards towards the ports at Cherbourg.

Casualties for the 82nd on D-Day were about 1,260 of 6,600, or about 20%. On 6 June 1944 the heavier elements of the division landed by glider in mission Elmira.

See also

External links



Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Mission Albany — Part of Operation Overlord, Battle of Normandy …   Wikipedia

  • Mission Elmira — v · …   Wikipedia

  • Mission Chicago — v · …   Wikipedia

  • Mission Boston — v · …   Wikipedia

  • Mission Point Light — Location Peninsula Township, Michigan Coordinates …   Wikipedia

  • Detroit, Michigan —     Detroit     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Detroit     (Detroitensis)     Diocese established 8 March, 1838, comprises the counties of the lower peninsula of the State of Michigan, U.S.A., south of the Counties of Ottawa, Kent, Montcalm, Gratiot,… …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Detroit Cristo Rey High School — Address 5679 West Vernor Highway Detroit, Michigan, (Wayne County), 48209 2157 USA Coordinates …   Wikipedia

  • Detroit River Light — Undated U.S.C.G. photo Location Lake Erie south of Detroit River Year first constructed 1875 (lightship) 1885 (current tower) Automated 1979 Foundation …   Wikipedia

  • Detroit Techno Militia — is a grass roots collective of DJ s and producers located in Detroit, MI on a mission to promote Detroit Electronic Music around the world. They compare their mission to restoring an old building. Musically, they believe that Detroit has a lot to …   Wikipedia

  • Detroit Cesar Chavez — Academy is a K 12 public school district in Detroit, Michigan committed to educational excellence. THE SCHOOL SEAL: The sun and book represent the dedication of the CCA community to providing an education that provides a future to all students.… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”