World War II: D-Day
When Was D-Day—And What Happened On This Day?
What was D-Day? Commemorated each year on June 6, D-Day was a historic invasion that was considered the turning point to end World War II. Find out what… learn more
D-Day Normandy Invasion
D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United… learn more
D-Day: Facts on the Epic 1944 Invasion
D-Day: Facts on the Epic 1944 Invasion That Changed the Course of WWII The Allied invasion of Normandy was among the largest military operations ever staged. Learn how… learn more
TeachersFirst's D Day Resources
This collection of reviewed resources from TeachersFirst is selected to help teachers and students honor D-Day and the important events of World War II through related projects and… learn more
Learn About D-Day
ABOUT OPERATION OVERLORD Why D-Day Matters While the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, usually termed D-Day, did not end the war in Europe—that would take eleven… learn more
What was D-Day?
By 1944 Germany occupied large parts of Europe. Planning for D-Day began when Stalin called for Great Britain and the USA to open a second front in Western… learn more