Why do so many people call it the D-Day Invasion, instead of the Normandy Invasion?

my_baby_love

D-day for the invasion of Normandy was originally set for June 5, 1944, but bad weather caused Gen. Dwight Eisenhower to delay until June 6, and that date has been popularly referred to ever since by the short title "D-day". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-Day Dec 14 05, 10:13 PM

robboy

I don't believe I've ever heard or read of it referred to as the 'D-Day Invasion', S&F; just the Normandy Invasion. I'd be interested is seeing an historical site that treats it that way, though. Dec 15 05, 4:25 PM

InjunJoe

http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/Dl/DDay/ddaypage.html D-Day Dec 15 05, 4:36 PM

Wolfie001

I am not a moderator, InjunJoe, but you should not post a URL! The rules say not to. Thanks. (McGruff, forgive me if I am doing your job..just trying to help) Dec 15 05, 5:02 PM

satguru

I'm a wee bit closer to one (ie not actually moderating here) but I think you'll find the rule is it's better to add the answer first before giving a URL on its own, the URL is always useful to confirm the answer and add more detail, though I have to say Wikipedia has let down a number of us recently as a reliable source. Dec 15 05, 7:19 PM

ShadowandFlame

It is interesting. I always call it the Normandy Invasion, but I hear so many people call it the D-Day Invasion. I know about the day, but it just seems like an ignorant statement to call it the D-Day Invasion. Dec 26 05, 11:49 AM