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

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.

The events of D-Day are described by an American soldier. Article also includes a video interview with the soldier.

Vivid images of the D-Day invasion are available in this brief photographic slideshow.

To understand the invasion of Normandy, students must have at least a basic understanding of the factors, countries, and risks involved, as well as an understanding of the events leading up to it. This narrative is nicely condensed...

Site contains an impressive collection of features and links on the topic of D-Day. Find excerpts from books, first-hand accounts, and links to other interesting sites.

This commentary summarizes the Normandy Invasion, from its plan to its execution, intertwined with passages of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's prayer to the nation on June 6, 1944.

This site provides extensive information on the invasion of Omaha Beach.

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

Interactive map of the invasion of Normandy, which commenced on June 6, 1944, D-day.

The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.

The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.

The events of D-Day unfold through the eyes of a German soldier.

A nicely done Flash animation using a map of Normandy and the beaches where the D-Day invasion took place. You can trace the movement of the Allied armies into Normandy and there is a timeline showing when and what happened. Archived.

This site presents a very basic overview of the long-planned invasion of German-occupied France, known as operation Overlord.

An informative Question and Answer page on D-Day provided by the BBC on the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion.

The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.

The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.

The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.

The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.

The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.

An underwater archaeologist writes about the landings that took place at Omaha Beach and how the best laid plans went very wrong.

This lesson takes a close look at a primary document written by General Eisenhower to General Marshall. The document reflects a lack of information about the invasion that was underway. There are activities and worksheets included.