What was the objective of Operation Overlord?

• A. It invaded Italy from the south
• B. It established a Western Front in Western Europe
• C. It launched a surprise attack on Japan
• D. It negotiated a peace with Germany

Answer: (B)

Operation Overlord aimed to open a Western Front in Western Europe by landing Allied forces in Normandy and establishing a sustained presence to liberate western Europe and defeat Nazi Germany. Creating a foothold in France and pushing into Belgium and the Netherlands would force Germany to fight on two major fronts, easing pressure on the Soviet Union in the East and accelerating the overall defeat of Germany. The other options describe distinct theaters or goals: invading Italy from the south happened separately, attacking Japan was in the Pacific, and negotiating peace was not the objective of this operation.