Curated OER
Victory in Europe, 1944-1945
High schoolers examine the overall strategy pursued by the Allies in the final moths of World War II in Europe by examining military documents and consulting an interactive map of the European theater.
Curated OER
The Man Who Made the Normandy Invasion Possible, Andrew Higgins
Students examine the contribution of Andrew Higgins to WWII. They watch a video about Andrew Higgins and the Normandy invasion, answer questions about the video, and write an obituary for Andrew Higgins.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: In Case the D Day Invasion Failed
This site provides background information for a instructional activity that correlates the National Standards for Civics and Government to the study of D-Day.Site also provides documents and photo's. Many teaching resources can be found...
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.
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...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Normandy the u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii
This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.
PBS
Pbs: The War: 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.
Other
American Battle Monuments Commission: Combat Narrative: Normandy Advance
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.
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: I Watched My Fellow Americans Die at Omaha
The events of D-Day are described by an American soldier. Article also includes a video interview with the soldier.
BBC
Bbc: "I Invaded My Own Country on D Day"
A French soldier describes what he saw during the D-Day invasion.
BBC
Bbc: "I Watched D Day Carnage Unfold"
First-hand account of the D-Day invasion from the point of view of a British soldier.
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.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Dwight David Eisenhower
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.
BBC
Bbc: Ww2 People's War: An Archive of World War Two Memories: D Day+ 1944
Ambitious collection of personal accounts of those who participated in the D-Day invasion. These personal accounts bring the war to life.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Normandy Landings: D Day: June 6, 1944
A map that provides an animated view of the invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944, by the Allied Forces.
BBC
Bbc: In Pictures: Operation Overlord
Vivid images of the D-Day invasion are available in this brief photographic slideshow.
BBC
Bbc: Q&a: D Day
An informative Question and Answer page on D-Day provided by the BBC on the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion.
BBC
Bbc: "I Saw British Bombs and Knew It Was War"
The events of D-Day unfold through the eyes of a German soldier.
BBC
Bbc: D Day 60th Anniversary Quiz
Interactive and self-correcting quiz tests your knowledge of the D-Day invasion.
Other
D Day Invasion at Normandy
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.
Other
World War Ii History Info: D Day
Site contains information on the topic of D-Day. Find excerpts from books, firsthand accounts, and links to other interesting sites.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: D Day, 1944
Students investigate D-Day. The resource consists of an audio clip of reporter George Hicks aboard a destroyer stationed offshore of the Normandy invasion.
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.