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The Normandy landings (codenamed Operation Neptune) were the landing operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 (termed D-Day) of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. The largest seaborne invasion in history, the operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe from Nazi control, and contributed to the Allied victory on the Western Front.

Planning for the operation began in 1943. In the months leading up to the invasion, the Allies conducted a substantial military deception, codenamed Operation Bodyguard, to mislead the Germans as to the date and location of the main Allied landings. The weather on D-Day was far from ideal, but postponing would have meant a delay of at least two weeks, as the invasion planners had requirements for the phase of the moon, the tides, and the time of day that meant only a few days in each month were deemed suitable. Adolf Hitler placed German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in command of German forces and of developing fortifications along the Atlantic Wall in anticipation of an Allied invasion.

The amphibious landings were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombardment and an airborne assaultthe landing of 24,000 American, British, and Canadian airborne troops shortly after midnight. Allied infantry and armoured divisions began landing on the coast of France at 06:30. The target stretch of the Normandy coast was divided into five sectors: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Strong winds blew the landing craft east of their intended positions, particularly at Utah and Omaha. The men landed under heavy fire from gun emplacements overlooking the beaches, and the shore was mined and covered with obstacles such as wooden stakes, metal tripods, and barbed wire, making the work of the beach-clearing teams difficult and dangerous. Casualties were heaviest at Omaha, with its high cliffs. At Gold, Juno, and Sword, several fortified towns were cleared in house-to-house fighting, and two major gun emplacements at Gold were disabled, using specialised tanks.
1. how many troops landed?
2. from how many countries?
3. please name them
4. when did the planning for this start?
5. what is this that we are talking about?
6. was this during a war?
7. which war?
8. what was the the operation for?
9. from?
10. did this operation have a codename?
11. what?
12. did they come in by water?
13. what about air?
14. what date was this?
15. of what year?
16. was the day called normandy landings?
17. then what?
18. where were the troops landing?
19. anywhere in particular?
20. was it peaceful when they landed?

Numbered answers:
1. 24,000
2. Three
3. American, British, and Canadian
4. 1943
5. The Normandy landings
6. yes
7. World War II
8. liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe
9. Nazi control,
10. yes
11. Operation Neptune
12. yes
13. yes
14. 6 June
15. 1944
16. no
17. termed D-Day
18. coast of France
19. yes
20. no

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There are many great movie directors of all time and the following are five of those who have largely impressed audience with their body of work.

As a member of the New Hollywood gang, Francis Coppola is best remembered for The God Father series. His decision to cast Marlon Brando in the lead also met with fierce opposition from the studio bosses. Good sense became popular, and The God Father went on to become one of the most memorable movies ever. Critics may point out that he has become less creative after his seventies, but try as one might, no one can possibly take the place of this great director's work.

Stanley Kubrick's movies focus on the themes like sci-fi, horror, dark humor and war. He used symbolism in most of his movies, giving us some wonderful screen visuals, as shown in 2001: A Space Odyssey. His actors in Hollywood complained about the endless number of retakes, but they appreciated the performance he milked out of them. People argue about films like Lolita, A Clockwork Orange and Paths of Glory, but these are now seen as classics.

Steven Spielberg is a great success at the box office, and he is one of the world's most popular filmmakers today. As the creator of classics like Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, ET, Indiana Jones series, Jaws, Saving Private Ryan, no one can win his hold over the audience. His critics accuse him of being emotional and over the top, _

Woody Allen is a director who directs movies full of crime and hate. This comic genius has given us Annie Hall, Hannah and Her Sisters and Midnight in Paris, which have also become classical. His movies constantly include characters who arouse the audience's sympathy and laughter at the same time, as they set out on a journey of self-discovery. Hollywood star power has never fazed Allen. Thankfully, awards and honors do not interest him, which results in creativity that is original.
1. Who is remembered for the Godfather?
2. What was his occupation?
3. What was met with fierce opposition?
4. Did it work?
5. Does he continue to be creative?
6. Who is considered to be emotional?
7. Who directed ET?
8. and Space Odyssey?
9. What does he use in many of his movies?
10. Did his actors complain about him?
11. why?
12. but how did they feel at the end?
13. Who does movies about crime?
14. and what other types?
15. Has star power fazed him?
16. A clockwork orange was made by who?
17. Does he do romantic comedies?
18. The article states it will talk about how many directors?
19. how many does it talk about?
20. Who does war movies?

Numbered answers:
1. Francis Coppola
2. Movie director
3. His decision to cast Marlon Brando in the lead
4. No
5. No
6. Woody Allen
7. Steven Spielberg
8. Stanley Kubrick
9. Symbolism
10. Yes
11. The endless number of retakes
12. They appreciated the performance he milked out of them
13. Woody Allen
14. Also hate.
15. No
16. Stanley Kubrick
17. No
18. Five
19. Four
20. Stanley Kubrick

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Jeff Corwin is a scientist and writer. He does these jobs with one life goal help save animals and their habitats. His latest book, 100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species. Is a collection of stories about animals on the edge of _ . Corwin recently talked to a reporter. Reporter: How would you describe your job? Corwin: My job is to travel around, look at animals and tell their stories. Reporter : When did you know this is what your wanted to do? Corwin: I knew that when I was 6 years old. My dad was a police officer, and we lived in the city. I really enjoyed the time when I could go to the quiet countryside. One day I saw my very first wild snake and I knew that's what I would do for the rest of my life. I didn't know if I would be a teacher or a zookeeper, but I knew I would have a life connected with nature. Reporter: Why did you write the book? Corwin: We are losing species very fast. _ If we make big changes, we may have the chance to save what remains. Reporter: Is it true that humans are the reason that many of these animals are in danger? Corwin: Human beings have a powerful effect on every other living thing. It's important to make that effect a positive one. ,.
1. what does Jeff Corwin do?
Numbered answers:
1. Scientist and writer