The D-Day Invasion of Normandy 1944
About:
D-Day was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy,
France, which began on June 6, 1944, during World War Two. It was
the largest seaborne invasion in history, involving thousands of ships,
planes, and soldiers from many nations. This worksheet explores how
the invasion was planned, carried out, and why it became a major
turning point in the war. Students will learn about the beaches, key
leaders, and the lasting impact of this historic event.
What’s Included:
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16
statements), Comprehension Questions (6), Multiple Choice (15),
Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out
(30 words).
Target Grades:
Grades 5-9
Teacher Note:
This worksheet works well after a lesson on World War Two, since it
reinforces key names, dates, and locations connected to D-Day.
Encourage students to use the article as a reference while completing
the true/false and comprehension sections, since several statements
are designed to be tricky.