This elaborate site provides insight into D-Day, as told through the voices of the people who participated in the planning and execution of the invasion and the battle for the Normandy beaches. Content includes a focus on the paratroopers, as well as letters sent home from the men who fought on D-Day.

Video [1:21:02] published in 1945 by the Department of War in conjunction with British Government surveys entire WWII campaign in Western Europe from just before D-Day to the surrender of Germany in May 1945.

Captivating video program detailing the experiences of soldiers who participated in the Normandy invasion in 1944. Streaming video and transcripts available.

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.

U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, considering the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from both the top down (politics, economics, diplomacy) and bottom up (eyewitness accounts, lived experience). U.S. History covers key forces that form the American experience, with particular attention to issues of race, class, and gender.Senior Contributing AuthorsP. Scott Corbett, Ventura CollegeVolker Janssen, California State University, FullertonJohn M. Lund, Keene State CollegeTodd Pfannestiel, Clarion UniversityPaul Vickery, Oral Roberts UniversitySylvie Waskiewicz

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Identify the major battles of the European theater
Analyze the goals and results of the major wartime summit meetings