what If D-Day Targeted Southern France Instead of Normandy? (With Full Deception Success)Quick WWII "what if": Swap the main invasion to southern France in June 1944 – full Overlord scale (150k+ troops, massive support) – while tricking Germans into expecting it in the north.Real history: Normandy was tough but deception worked.

Southern France got lighter Dragoon in August – easy wins.

In this scenario: Landings way easier – weaker defenses, quick beachheads, fast advance up Rhône Valley, big ports captured early.

Map of Operation Dragoon advances – imagine this but starting in June with massive forces.

Downside: Farther from Germany's heartland, tougher terrain later, slower push to Rhine/Berlin.Outcome: Easier start, quicker French liberation, fewer early casualties. War ends ~same time (1945), Allies still win big.Thoughts? Would it shorten the war or change postwar map? TL;DR: Smoother invasion but longer slog to victory.