1. Warm Up # 18
Is it an acceptable practice to target civilians during war, why or why not?

2. D-Day - June 6, 1944
“Operation Overlord”
Workbook pg. 22

3. Essential Question
How and why was the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day) successful?

4. Who was involved in D-Day?
United States
VS.
Britain
Germany
Canada

7. Pictures of Allied bombing damage at
Before the Invasion
In the days leading up to the main invasion, Allied planes bombed the Atlantic Wall defenses all along the coast of France
Pictures of Allied bombing damage at
Pointe du Hoc, France

8. Before the Invasion
The night before the invasion, 13,000 Allied troops parachuted behind enemy lines in France
They tried to destroy railroad lines and disrupt communication
General Eisenhower speaking to airborne troops on the evening before the invasion

9. US troops in a Higgins landing craft approaching the coast of Normandy
What Happened?
On June 6, 1944 more than 150,000 Allied soldiers crossed the English Channel
They attacked the German military along a 60 mile stretch of the coast in Normandy, France.
US troops in a Higgins landing craft approaching the coast of Normandy

10. D-Day by the Numbers 156,000 Soldiers 11,590 Aircrafts 6,939 Ships
Allied Military
Casualties
156,000 Soldiers
73,000 American Troops
61,000 British Troops
11,590 Aircrafts
6,939 Ships
13,000 Paratroopers
209,000 Dead, Injured
37,00 Soldiers Died
16,000 Air force died

11. What Happened?
British, American, and Canadian troops sailed from different ports in Great Britain and attacked the Germans together on five different beaches in Normandy, France

14. What Happened?
Soldiers faced intense opposition from the Germans when they landed

15. What Happened?
Many men were killed or injured before they even reached the beaches
US troops take shelter behind German “hedgehogs.” The obstacles were designed to prevent Allied landing craft from getting too close to the shores of France.

16. Why Did It Happen?
The Allies wanted to free France from German control
They had to first conquer the coast of France so that they could then liberate western Europe and defeat Hitler

17. How Did It Affect The War?
D-Day was the beginning of the end of the war in Europe
The Allies were able to liberate France from German control after several months of fighting

18. Saving Private Ryan (21min)

19. Invasion of Normandy Read “Invasion of Normandy” (8 min)
Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think that allied commanders sent so many men directly a the German fortifications?
2. Would you stop to help a fallen soldier in this circumstance?
3. Do you think the soldier “did his job,” if so what was it?