Drag each step of the planning for the D-Day invasion into the correct order to arrange them from earliest to most recent.

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Answer 1

1. Selecting a date for the invasion
2. Gathering intelligence on German defenses and troop movements
3. Preparing an elaborate deception plan to confuse the Germans about the invasion location
4. Assembling troops, equipment, and supplies for the invasion
5. Conducting training exercises and rehearsals for the invasion
6. Conducting aerial and naval bombardment of German coastal defenses
7. Landing troops on the beaches of Normandy
8. Securing a beachhead and establishing a foothold in enemy territory.