Key Events in Modern World History: D-Day

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Key Events in Modern World History: D-Day

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Source Analysis: D-Day Invasion

Source A: Diary Entry of a Normandy Soldier

"The day finally arrived. Our landing on the beaches was chaos, with gunfire and explosions all around. Many of us feared it would be the last day of our lives. Despite the fear, we pushed forward, knowing this was our chance to turn the tide of the war. The boats rocked violently, and the sand was soaked with blood. I saw comrades fall beside me, but we kept moving. The air was thick with smoke, and the sound of artillery was deafening. It was the beginning of the end for the occupying forces in Western Europe." Provenance: Private diary of Private John Miller, dated June 6, 1944, written during the Normandy landings.

1.
Explain what the source reveals about the experiences of soldiers on D-Day. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline the provenance of Source A and discuss how it might influence what it shows. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of Source A with an official military report on D-Day. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse why the success of D-Day was important for the outcome of WWII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Outline how the source helps us understand the challenges faced by soldiers during D-Day. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the perspective of the soldier in Source A with that of a German soldier defending the beaches. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Explain how sources like this help us understand the human impact of D-Day. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
How might the purpose of the source influence what it shows about D-Day? (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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