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Encyclopędia Britannica presents the epic story of D-Day and the Allied liberation of Paris during World War II. A dramatic narrative by historian John Keegan is supplemented by more than 200 articles, numerous interactive maps, and hours of newsreel clips, radio broadcasts, and personal histories.
Articles from the Encyclopędia Britannica
Biographies of Leaders and Generals
Veterans' Oral Histories
Combat Video
Interactive Charts and Maps
Photo Gallery
War Documents
Learning Activities
The Invasion
Despite Allied gains in the period leading up to the invasion, Hitler still had a stranglehold on Europe that only a major assault on the Continent could reverse. Learn the historical and military context of the D-Day invasion and why so much was at stake.
Leaders & Generals
Eisenhower. Montgomery. Marshall. Patton. The D-Day invasion was planned by one of the most brilliant collections of American, British, and Canadian military minds ever assembled. Read how they worked together in an ingenious and flexible command structure that was vital to the mission's success.
Veterans' Oral Histories
Scores of audio clips from the men who were actually there on the beaches tell you what it was like. You can almost hear the bullets whistling and the shells bursting.
Combat Video
You've seen the Hollywood versions, now watch the real thing. Gripping film footage of the actual assault brings home the challenges and heroism of war.
Interactive Charts & Maps
Specially developed color diagrams, drawn with three-dimensional depth and feel, show the weapons, uniforms, strategies, and casualty figures. Interactive maps show how the action unfolded.
Photo Gallery
Dozens of vivid photos of the soldiers and the generals tell the story in a way only pictures can.
War Documents
Key documents, everything from the Allies' Joint Operations Plan to Hitler's Directive Number 51 to "throw the enemy back into the sea," provide unique perspectives.
Learning Activities
Multimedia and role-playing exercises are perfect for the classroom or for study at home. Put yourself in the picture and try to imagine the human drama of one of history's deadliest military confrontations.
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