This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

Details of the Allied military movements during the invasion of Normandy on an interactive map. Covers a three-month period, beginning with D-day (June 6) and ending with the liberation of Paris in late August.

Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and 5 classroom-friendly activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about the invasion of Normandy after D-Day. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.

Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.

A very brief overview of the French region of Normandy. It includes a short history, a brief discussion of geology of the region, and an overview of Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre and Rouen, the principal cities of the region. There are links...

A detailed account of one of the most important battles of World War II, the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Gives a history of World War II that led up to this battle and describes what would have happened if the Allies had failed at D-Day.

Detailed multimedia account of the intensive training, preparation, and eventual Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.

Using photos and primary source documents this visual essay explores D-Day (Operation Overlord), the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.

Provides information on Pointe du Hoc, an area between two beaches in Normandy taken by the Americans in World War II.

A map that provides an animated view of the invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944, by the Allied Forces.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the luxurious cruise ship the SS Normandie and its disastrous end . A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Archived Content] This is a collection of resources about the Normandy Invasion during World War II. Included are excellent pictures, reports, exhibits, and a list of ships that were lost or damaged.

This site from Britannica takes a comprehensive look at the invasion of Normandy. It focuses on the invasion and the fighting as well as on remembering Normandy and the soldiers that fought there.

Discover the many challenges and difficulties the Allies faced on June 6, 1944, as they attacked the beaches of Normandy.

This resource includes a letter written by an Allied soldier shortly before landing at Normandy. This is an invaluable primary source document.

Although somewhat commercial, this site contains a decent summary of William of Normandy's accomplishments. Includes information about the political climate of England at the time and the changes that William introduced.

This official site provides a history of D-Day, photos, chronology, and excellent interactive maps.

The planning of D-Day on the beaches of Normandy is told through a series of revealing photographs and primary source documents.

Photographs of Allied Forces moving north into Italy in 1943, incredible pictures of D-Day and the forces landing in Normandy, and the liberation of Paris in August 1944. Each photograph has a caption which gives it context and a source.

Kids learn about the history of D-Day the invasion of Normandy during World War II. American and British troops fight to free France.

Text of the short story "A Normandy Joke" by French author Guy de Maupassant. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)

Find out the role the Cotentin Peninsula played in World War 2. It contains pictures, maps, and plenty of information.

Learn about the role Gold Beach played in World War 2 with pictures, maps, and informational text.