Union General Buford recognized the importance of the high ground, where Meade would consolidate his troops later that day. He knew that if the Confederates could gain control of the heights, Meade's army would have a hard time dislodging them.

There was significant discord among the leadership of Army Group B on the execution of the Normandy defense. Rommel wanted a big Panzer punch aimed at the invaders while they were still on the beach.

After success at Chancellorsville, General Lee leads his Rebel army into the North. His goal is to pressure Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

D-Day was a victory for the Allies because Hitler was asleep all morning, and did not release Panzers to support defensive operations. This blog detail key mistakes that led to the fall of the Atlantic Wall.