Operation Glimmer

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Operation Glimmer was a deception operation under Operation Bodyguard where German fortifications in the Pas-de-Calais were to be bombed in order to deceive them.

Background

Prelude

Operation Glimmer

5 to 6 June 1944

Operation Glimmer began with a substantial air attack on German fortifications in the Pas-de-Calais, in order to deceive the Germans[1].

Aftermath

Citations

  1. Gilbert, Martin (2004). D-Day. John Wiley & Sons. p. 128. ISBN 9780471423409.

Bibliography

Gilbert, Martin (2004). D-Day. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780471423409.

Contributors: Paul Sidle