How the Navy Saved D-Day
A successful D-Day was possible because the Navy delivered men and equipment to Normandy and battleship guns helped troops get off the beaches.
Edward Simmons
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate Level
This class uses a slide show to present information, maps, and pictures to explain how the United States Navy was able to deliver soldiers and their equipment to the shores of Normandy on D-Day. Before troops could leave Omaha beach, Navy Destroyers played a key role in opening escape routes through concrete bunkers. The role of sailors who piloted boats carrying troops ashore was also a crucial part of the story that often goes unappreciated. A 2-minute YouTube video of an NBC News segment on D-Day will also be used. Key information to be covered includes: (1) What is an amphibious assault and why is it so difficult? (2) What was the plan for D-Day and what made it such a difficult task for the Navy? (3) What battlefield experiences in the Pacific and Mediterranean were important for the success of D-Day? (4) How did the Navy perform on D-Day and how did battleships save Omaha beach from disaster?
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A 2-minute YouTube video of an NBC News interview with D-Day veterans will show and talk about battle deaths. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTR8ciF0pZo
Supply List
A handout of key terms in the class will be attached to the classroom for students to use as a reference.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Craig L. Symonds, Neptune: The Allied Invasion of Europe and the D-Day Landings (New York: Oxford University Press, 2014).
Edward G. Simmons, How the Navy Saved D-Day, Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8942141 (2015)
Craig L. Symonds, World War II At Sea: A Global History
Gerald L. Weinberg, A World At Arms: A Global History of World War II (1994)
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
(1) M.A. and Ph. D. in history, Vanderbilt University; (2) Teaching of American and world history at Appalachian State University, Macon Junior College, Mercer University, DeKalb Community College, Brenau University, and Georgia Gwinnett College.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-6 learners per class
