Thesis Statement: Deception and secrecy ensured Operation Overlord success. Discussion: The invasion of France was an extremely difficult undertaking conducted by the Allies and the results were nothing short of monumental and heroic. Invading France was the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and brought World War II to an end. Conclusion: D-Day efforts were significantly enhanced by an Allied deception campaign which prevented German knowledge of the exact date, time, and place of the invasion which hastened a quicker end to Nazi Germany and of World War II itself. Counterpoint: Lack of German manpower, equipment, and leader cooperation, not their enemy's deception and secrecy was the key to Allied success at Normandy.

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