How are the D-Day Landings significant?

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of World War 2 - NEW LOOK Coming to an End

Objectives

History

  • Study an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
  • Understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
  • Address historically valid questions about significance.

Enquiry question
Why were the D-Day landings successful?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Learn about the preparations for D-Day and the events of the Normandy landings.
  • Consider the significance of D-Day for the war and for individuals.