Grades: 9th-12th
Primarily Omaha Beach
Program Length: 50 minutes
This program focuses on the monumental events of June 6, 1944, when Allied forces launched the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach, a critical operation that ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany. Students will explore the overall objectives of the invasion, understand the strategy behind the landings on the 50-mile front, and engage with primary sources that offer firsthand insights into the planning, execution, and aftermath of this historic battle. Through these sources, students gain a deeper understanding of the bravery, sacrifices, and military tactics that shaped the course of World War II.
Related Primary Sources
- Baseball Grenade
- Bazooka Rocket
- D-Day, Order of the Day
- Flotation Belt
- Helmet and Liner
- Inspection Kit
- Lemon Grenade
- Military Shovel
- Order of the Day for June 6, 1944
- Pineapple Grenade
- Small WWII Canvas Bag
- The Decision that Changed the World
- Utility Belt
- Wire Cutter
- Wool Blanket
- WWII Field Telephone
- WWII Mess Kit
- WWII Shell Casing
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