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WWII History Lesson: D-Day and V-E Day

Dive into the significance of D-Day and V-E Day in World War II through an interactive classroom agenda, homework tasks, and key historical facts. Explore Operation Overlord's impact on the Allies and the outcome of Victory in Europe Day.

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WWII History Lesson: D-Day and V-E Day

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  1. Grab the handouts from the bookshelf.Work on p. 13 in your packet.Be in your seats ready to listen when the bell rings.

  2. Agenda • D-Day Radio Broadcast • Homework review • V-E Day reading • What was the result of V-E Day? • Fun Video *Homework due on Monday*

  3. Before we start… Homework: Due Monday 4/15/13 Read Chapter 26 Section 4. Use active reading strategies for each section (colored heading). Answer questions 1, 2, and 3 on page 824.

  4. Battle of Stalingrad • http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad

  5. D-Day • Operation Overlord – Code name for invasion of French beaches • Germans knew an invasion would come eventually and fortified • US had element of surprise on location

  6. What had to happen… • Invasion beginning at night • Arrive at low tide • Low tide come in the AM so gunners bombarding coast could see targets • Paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines ahead of time • Moonlit night to see land • Good weather….

  7. The Longest Day (June 6th, 1944) • 7,000 ships, 100,000 soldiers, 23,000 paratroopers • 5 Beaches – Code-named “Utah”, “Omaha”, “Gold”, “Sword”, and “Juno”

  8. Operation Overlord

  9. V-E Day • Actively read the article • Answer the 2 questions that follow in complete sentences. • What was the result of V-E Day? How could it be helpful to the Allied Powers?

  10. What did we learn?

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