PPT-Normandy

June 6 1944 The beginning of the end for the NAZI Normandy Invasion  also called Operation Overlord   during WWII the Allied invasion of western Europe which was launched on June 6 1944. Interactive timeline focused on the events leading up to and following Operation OVERLORD. D-Day Timeline, 1944. January 15. January 16. March. May. June. June 4. June 6. May 8. May. June18-21. January 15, 1944. By: Trevor Bowie. &. Evan Hubbard. Outline. What is D-Day?. Facts About the Invasion. Who Participated?. Locations of Attack. Canada’s Roles. Why was D-Day significant?. Video. Sources. What is D-Day?. A.D. 1066 - 1087. Mrs. Tucker. 7. th. Grade World History/Honors. Cobalt Institute of Math and Science. William the Conqueror. A.D. 1066 - 1087. . . In . the A.D. 900s, the Vikings conquered part of western France across the English Channel from England. This region came to be called Normandy. Preparation. Objective: Land Allied troops in mainland Europe. If the Nazi’s know where the attack is coming, they will be able to focus their forces at that spot and repel the landings.. In order for this attack to be successful the Allies had to trick the Germans into thinking the attack was taking place somewhere else.. Project Overlord. Allied invasion of France. Dwight Eisenhower – Supreme Commander. Struck the beaches of Normandy. Why were the German’s underprepared for the attack at Normandy?. General Patton. England 1053 -1065 saw relative stability. The Godwin brothers with their sister as queen ( Edith) fully restored to her position at court , dominate political life of England. Harold, head of the family and the king’s right hand man , was the most powerful person in the realm. He was even called ‘ subregulus ‘( deputy king)by one chronicler. The greatest family triumph came with a decisive defeat of the Welsh in 1063. There was at this time no hint that there would be an invasion of England. This period of time was seen as a time of Godwin success and political unity. The chronicle . Invasion Of Normandy. The Invasion of Normandy was the invasion and establishment of Western Allied forces in Normandy, during Operation Overlord in 1944 during World War II. At the time it was the largest amphibious invasion to ever take place.. World War II. American Military Leaders. PowerPoint by Mr. Hataway. Created 1/17/2011. Omar Bradley. U.S. Army General. “The . Soldier’s General” served with General George Patton in North Africa and Italy, led the First Army Division on the D-Day landings (beaches of Normandy, . Oil Drums. Scaffolding. How do you think they helped to win the war?. Why was 6. th. June 1944 so important?. Describe what happened on D-Day. By the end of today's lesson . you will be able to:. . Day of Deliverance . By the spring of 1944, Germany had occupied France and much of the European continent for almost four years. A narrow stretch of water, the English Channel, was all that separated the German forces from Great Britain.. Henry . Beauclerc. Which of William’s son do you think would make the most worthy heir to his lands? . Use what you learnt last lesson to explain your answer.. Who became William’s true heir?. William was severely injured leading a raid into France in July 1087. His horse stumbled during an attack throwing William violently against the saddle. He suffered internal injuries that caused him to suffer in great pain until his death on the 9. King John (son of King Henry II of England) "lost" Normandy in 1204 . . King . John fell in love with a French . noblewoman--. Isabel of Angouleme. . . He married her hastily without regard for her other suitor (to whom she was already engaged), Hugh of . D-Day. 1939 – World War II begins. 1940 – France surrenders, evacuation of Dunkirk and Battle of Britain. 1941 – Battle of Britain ends. Invasion of Russia begins. Japan bombs Pearl Harbor – USA enter the war. Renolds. D-Day Scrapbook. Timeline. This timeline represents the events that occurred in order on D-day. (Note: hours in military time). As I arrived at Normandy I was on two days of no sleep yet I had so much ambition to fight for my country. I was dropped off .