How did historians view D-Day's tactical success before Operation Ultra was disclosed in the 1970s?

by ElectricSundance
Brisbanealchemist

To be honest with you, I don't think that Ultra had that much effect on the outcome of D-Day. Ultra was codebreaking,whereas D-Day relied on a massive deception program to achieve tactical surprise.

A good place to start reading would probably Operation Neptune. From there, you can expand outwards to get more information.

Good luck!