The Invasion that Changed History ForeverProduct InformationDespite Allied gains in the period leading up to theinvasion Hitler still had a stranglehold on Europe that only a major assault onthe Continent could reverse. Learn the historical and military context of theD-Day invasion and why so much was at stake. Leaders and Generals -Eisenhower. Montgomery. Marshall. Patton. The D-Day invasion was planned by oneof the most brilliant collections of American British and Canadian militaryminds ever assembled. Read how they worked together in an ingenious and flexiblecommand structure that was vital to the mission's success.Product FeaturesVeterans' Oral Histories Scores of audio clips from the men who were actually there on the beaches tell you what it was like. You can almost hear the bullets whistling and the shells bursting.Combat Video You've seen the Hollywood versions now watch the real thing. Gripping film footage of the actual assault brings home the challenges and heroism of war.Interactive Charts and Maps Specially developed color diagrams drawn with three-dimensional depth and feel show the weapons uniforms strategies and casualty figures. Interactive maps show how the action unfolded.Photo Gallery Dozens of vivid photos of the soldiers and the generals tell the story in a way only pictures can.War Documents Key documents everything from the Allies' Joint Operations Plan to Hitler's Directive Number 51 to "throw the enemy back into the sea" provide unique perspectives.Learning Activities Multimedia and role-playing exercises are perfect for the classroom or for study at home. Put yourself in the picture and try to imagine the human drama of one of history's deadliest military confrontations.Windows Requirements Windows 98 SE 2000 Me XP Vista Pentium 350 MHz or faster processor 128 MB of RAM minimum Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (or compatible browser) CD-ROM drive 800x600 resolution 16-bit color S
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