Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Normandy, 1944
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.
BBC
Bbc: "I Saw British Bombs and Knew It Was War"
The events of D-Day unfold through the eyes of a German soldier.
Curated OER
D Day Photograph
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.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Americans at the Heart of the Battle of Normandy
Detailed multimedia account of the intensive training, preparation, and eventual Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
BBC
Bbc: History: Archeology: D Day: The Untold Story
An underwater archaeologist writes about the landings that took place at Omaha Beach and how the best laid plans went very wrong.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Message From Eisenhower to Marshall
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Normandy, 1944:utah Beach:cotentin Peninsula
Find out the role the Cotentin Peninsula played in World War 2. It contains pictures, maps, and plenty of information.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Normandy, 1944:gold Beach
Learn about the role Gold Beach played in World War 2 with pictures, maps, and informational text.
BBC
Bbc: History: Animated Map: Operation Overlord
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.
BBC
Bbc: The Battle for Normandy
Discover the many challenges and difficulties the Allies faced on June 6, 1944, as they attacked the beaches of Normandy.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Operation Overlord
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...
Curated OER
Unknown Soldier's Grave on a Normandy Beach
An informative Question and Answer page on D-Day provided by the BBC on the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion.
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Map Showing the Allied Advance in Normandy
This article probes the many challenges and difficulties the Allies faced on June 6, 1944, as they attacked the beaches of Normandy.
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National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Military Career
Online exhibition details aspects of Eisenhower's military career, beginning with his days as a West Point cadet. Covers his campaigns in North Africa and Italy, his appointment as Supreme Allied Commander, the Normandy invasion, and his...