1. World War II June 6, 1944 D-Day

2. Introduction During the course of World War II, there were many important battles, but D-Day stands alone.During the course of World War II, there were many important battles, but D-Day stands alone. June 6, 1944 was not only an important day for WWII, but it was also a turning point in historyJune 6, 1944 was not only an important day for WWII, but it was also a turning point in history

3. Where Did D-Day Take Place? D-Day took place in France on the beaches of Normandy

4. Who Was Involved in the Invasion? The Allied forces: Great Britain, United States, and French exiles.

5. Landing on Omaha Beach Landing on the beach was difficult. 1. Surprise attack 2. Poor weather conditions 3. German fortifications

6. Landing On Omaha Beach Beach Terrain

7. Landing On Omaha Beach As you watch this clip from Saving Private Ryan, imagine yourself as a soldier being transported by boat, not knowing what was about to take place. What is going through your head?

8. Landing On Omaha Beach

9. Now that you are on the beach, what do you see?

10. Landing On Omaha Beach

11. D-Day Write a personal journal entry about about what you have learned today. After you have completed your journal entry, write a story about landing on Omaha Beach. Your story should be from the perspective of soldier. Write about the night before the invasion up to the defeat of the Germans.