One of the largest and most decisive battles that the United States has ever taken part in occurred on June 6, 1944. On this date, more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes, and 150,000 military men stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. Many of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy were brought to land using a landing craft, with the prime objective of securing a heavily fortified beach. As soon as the boat ramp went down, the soldiers had to swim, run, and crawl to the cliffs. When they arrived, the soldiers were met by heavy gunfire and blanketed with artillery. It is estimated that more than 2,500 American soldiers died during this operation.

In this assignment, pretend that you are a young solider experiencing the Normandy Invasion. Create a diary entry for the first day of the Normandy Invasion that includes your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You will need to make sure your diary entry includes details on the boat ride into the beaches, getting from the boat to the beach, and the struggle to reach the cliffs. Before you begin access the D-Day Invasion Diary Checklist to make sure that you include all items required for full credit.

Once you have completed your diary entry, please submit your work to the dropbox.