Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Joseph Stalin Wrote a Memo
During W.W.II, Russia and Germany had an agreement not to attack each other. Germany did not honor that agreement. The Premier of Russia, Joseph Stalin, asked for help from the U.S. and Great Britain. Use this site to see how that was...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Little Duke by Charlotte M. Yonge
This is the complete text of the novel The Little Duke by Charlotte M. Yonge.
Curated OER
Panzer Iv, the Main German Tank, in Normandy, June 1944
Provides brief descriptions of German tanks used in WW2.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Norman Conquest
Explore the Norman Conquest from the Middle Ages and Medieval times when William of Normandy conquered England on this site.
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.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: France
"Paris may be the heart of France, but get out into the countryside, see the landscapes immortalized by the Impressionists for yourself." Here younger students can learn about the geography and culture of France.
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.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America in the Second World War
A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...
Other
France Way: D Day
This site presents a very basic overview of the long-planned invasion of German-occupied France, known as operation Overlord.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Norman England, 1066 1087
A map of England and western France (Normandy) in the time of William I (William the Conqueror), Duke of Normandy and King of England (1066-1087). This map shows England after the Norman Conquest (1066-1071), and is color-coded to show...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Featured Image: Mont Saint Michel
Mont Saint-Michel, in Normandy (Manche, Basse-Normandie, France), at night.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry I of England
Henry I (c. 1068/1069 - 1 December 1135) was the fourth son of William I the Conqueror, the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his...
Curated OER
Recollections of Omaha Beach
This site includes a letter written by an Allied soldier shortly before landing at Normandy. An invaluable primary source document.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Eastern Frontier of France, 1559
Map showing the Eastern Frontier of France in 1559 at the end of the Italian Wars, subtitled "Wars of France and the Empire 1521-1559." The map shows the border between France and the Holy Roman Empire, the Swiss Confederacy, Savoy, and...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: France at the Close of the 10th Century, Circa a.d. 999
A map of France at the close of the 10th century, showing the Royal Domain around Paris, the Fiefs of the Crown, including Flanders, Pontrieu, Normandy, Brittany, France, Burgundy, Aquitaine, Toulouse, Gascony, Gothic March, Roussillion,...
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
Etc: Maps Etc: France at the Accession of the Capetian Dynasty, a.d. 987
Map of France at the Accession of the Capetian Dynasty in AD 987, and is color-coded to illustrate the Royal Domain of the Capetians. This map also shows Flanders, Normandy, Bretagne, Bourgogne, Aquitaine, Gascogne, and Toulouse. Major...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 878
A map of England at the time of the Treaty of Wedmore in AD 878. This map shows the Kingdom of Alfred of Wessex, the territory of the Danelaw (lands under Viking expansion over the Anglo-Saxons), and the route of Rolf the Ganger (Rollo,...
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...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Jeremiah O'brien (Liberty Ship)
This Liberty ship is a rare survivor of the 6,939-ship armada that stormed Normandy on D-Day, 1944.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Nash (Tugboat)
Last surviving U.S. Army vessel that participated in World War II's D-Day Normandy landing.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Featured Image: The Spire of Mont St. Michel at Mont Saint Michel
Spire of the abbey on Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy France
Curated OER
Charlie Fox Poses by the Cannon of His Spitfire in 1944
Charlie fox was a spitfire pilot, during WW ll, who was officially credited with stopping Rommel in Normandy. This is a short biography that includes Charlie Fox's account of the attack on Rommel.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry the First
Henry I (c. 1068/1069 - 1 December 1135) was the fourth son of William I the Conqueror, the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his...
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