Snippet of Saving Private Ryan : Provide some background to the D-Day Invasion. Why do you think that historians view this battle as being a crucial step for the Allies?

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Snippet of Saving Private Ryan

Watch the snippet of Saving Private Ryan that depicts the fight to take Omaha beach.

1. Provide some background to the D-Day Invasion. Why do you think that historians view this battle as being a crucial step for the Allies?

2. What amazed/surprised/frightened/saddened/humored you about this scene?

3. Were you aware of the of what happened to the soldiers in this battle and the sacrifices made by young Americans to win the Second World War? Did this clip make you reflect on whether war is ever “worth it”?

4. If you know someone who (or you, yourself) experienced battle, and are willing to talk about it, consider putting your/their recollections in this forum.