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.

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

Students investigate D-Day. The resource consists of an audio clip of reporter George Hicks aboard a destroyer stationed offshore of the Normandy invasion.

Professor Richard Holmes examines the 'D-Day Dodgers', a group of Allied servicemen who fought in Italy during the Second World War, and asks whether our obsession with Normandy has distorted history.

This is the text, audio, and video [13:21] of President Ronald Reagan's speech on the 40th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 1984, in Pointe Du Hoc, Normandy, France.

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.

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.

A display of historically significant documents that tell the story of British Parliament during World War II and the D-Day plans.

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

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 activity has you put events of the end of World War II in chronological order.

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.

This ibiblio.org site is a biographical account of the 34th president of the U.S., Dwight D. Eisenhower. Contains interesting details, particularly of his military career.

A summary and detailed facts about D Day in WW2, June 6, 1944, and the landings on the beaches at Normandy.

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

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

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

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

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

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