There were estimated nine divisions that took part in the invasion of Normandy at the course of the D-Day. In addition, the amphibious assault has become one of the turning points of the Second World War that hastened the defeat of Germany and its allies. The success of the invasion paved way for the Allied fronts to attack the centre of the German Reich, Berlin.
Bribing elected officials
<span>On September 11, 1777 British General William Howe's army defeated George Washington's army defending Philadelphia at the Battle of Brandywine. Washington and his army were forced to retreat, there was no longer an American army defending Philadelphia. The British marched in and occupied Philadelphia...until the fortunes of war changed and the British left Philadelphia in June, 1778 without a fight.</span>