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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.
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
Battle of Hastings 1066
This website tells the story of the struggle between Harold the Second of England and Duke William 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...
Other
Norman Conquest of Anglo Saxons
A colorful site depicting the Norman Conquest. Background information, description, results and effects of Battle of Hastings included. Also includes timelines, diagrams and worksheets corresponding to the site. Easy to read and navigate.
BBC
Bbc: Norman Conquest Background
The BBC provides the background and key events of the Norman Conquest. Other features include The Bayeux Tapestry, the Conquest and its Aftermath, War and Technology and The Battle of Hastings game. Archived.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: D Day and the German Surrender
A brief description of the end of World War II with the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the Allied race to Berlin, and finally, V-E Day.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: World War Ii
You have heard about these famous events; now read about them from the viewpoint of an actual eye witness. Read personal accounts about the Blitzkrieg, the first atomic blast, attack of Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and more.
Other
Secrets of the Norman Invasion
Author purports that the Normans landed in a site different from Pevensey and presents interesting evidence to support his claim. There are also links to the Bayeux Tapestry with explanations.
BBC
Bbc: History Trails: Conquest: William the Conqueror: A Revolutionary
Seven-part biography of William examines the new order brought to England by the Normans.
Curated OER
Eastern Part of Coast of Sussex to Illustrate Battle of Senlac, Oct 14, 1066
A map of coastal Sussex, England, at the time of the Norman Invasion (1066). This map shows Senlac Hill, battle site of the Battle of Hastings (14 October, 1066) between the Normans under William of Normandy (William the Conqueror) and...
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: World War Ii Chronology 3
This activity has you put events of the end of World War II in chronological order.
Curated OER
Etc: France During the Second English Invasion, 1415 1453
A map of France during the second English invasion during the Hundred Years' War, between the Battle of Agincourt (1415) and the Battle of Castillon (1453). The map is color-coded to show the French and English territories in 1422, the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William I of England
William I of England (1027 - 9 September 1087), better known as William the Conqueror, was Duke of Normandy from 1035 and King of England from 1066 to his death. To claim the English crown, William invaded England in 1066, leading an...