The D-Day Memorial

We're moving along in our history studies....the time period is 1920's to 1940's; the world wars and depression eras. To kick off our unit we traveled to Bedford to visit the D-Day Memorial--a monument to those who died during the invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944; a key battle of WWII.



We had a wonderful day learning about the planning and execution of those plans and the sad, yet victorious outcomes. Afterwards we enjoyed a picnic lunch at a local park. The day was sunny but, windy, after all the cold rainy weather we've been having it was great to be outside.

Connor-Hello! Pop question! Who knows what the D in D-Day stands for? If you said Day you're right! This field trip was pretty good. For those of you who know how much I hate tours, you'll be surprised when I say this one was pretty good. Plus, my friend Jess, was able to sleep over at my house. What's my overall opinion? Hmmmm let me think, AWESOME!!!

Before the tour of the actual monument and surrounding grounds we spent some time in an army tent learning about the daily life of a soldier and what it was like for those back home.

Brianne did wonderfully...especially when she finally subcombed to sleep.

Hi, it's Cailin. I liked the field trip and two of my best friends were there.

Did you know that on the D-Day attack they sent one company of troops (177 soldiers) at 6:30 am, but only 15 of them survived.
I think that was a great sacrifice for our country. I think that I never would have as much bravery as these American troops had to have. They truly loved their country.

The monument was full of symbolism. Here is a representation of what the soldiers faced as they left the boats and struggled to get to the shores.

Courage, strength and valour--the men, women and children of this era gave us a great legacy of hope, perseverance and freedom.