Where did Hitler expect them to attack?

Where did Hitler expect them to attack?

• A. Normandy, France
• B. Calais, France
• C. Sicily
• D. Poland

Answer: (B)

Hitler expected the invasion to strike at Pas de Calais in northern France—the closest point across the English Channel from Britain. This choice made sense to him because it offered the shortest crossing and the strongest potential for a rapid seizure of a port and supplies. The Allies reinforced this expectation with a broad deception plan (the kind of misdirection used in Operation Fortitude), making him believe Calais would be the landing site. In reality, the invasion took place farther west in Normandy, catching German defenses by surprise once Calais’ expected role kept him focused there.

Hitler expected the invasion to strike at Pas de Calais in northern France—the closest point across the English Channel from Britain. This choice made sense to him because it offered the shortest crossing and the strongest potential for a rapid seizure of a port and supplies. The Allies reinforced this expectation with a broad deception plan (the kind of misdirection used in Operation Fortitude), making him believe Calais would be the landing site. In reality, the invasion took place farther west in Normandy, catching German defenses by surprise once Calais’ expected role kept him focused there.