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Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee, weaves a stunning array of voices and stories into an epic tale of teamwork in the face of tyranny -- and how just one day can change the world.
June 6, 1944: The Nazis are terrorizing Europe, on their evil quest to conquer the world. The only way to stop them? The biggest, most top-secret operation ever, with the Allied nations coming together to storm German-occupied France. Welcome to D-Day. Dee, a young U.S. soldier, is on a boat racing toward the French coast. And Dee -- along with his brothers-in-arms -- is terrified. He feels the weight of World War II on his shoulders. But Dee is not alone. Behind enemy lines in France, a girl named Samira works as a spy, trying to sabotage the German army. Meanwhile, paratrooper James leaps from his plane to join a daring midnight raid. And in the thick of battle, Henry, a medic, searches for lives to save. In a breathtaking race against time, they all must fight to complete their high-stakes missions. But with betrayals and deadly risks at every turn, can the Allies do what it takes to win? BL 5.6/9 |
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE:
This order was issued by General Dwight D. Eisenhower to encourage Allied soldiers during D-Day. The message went out to 175,000 soldiers on the eve of D-Day, June 5, 1944.
Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!
Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.
Many things happened in our world during the year 2020. Do you think we would have a group of soldiers who would fight together and attack Germany like they did on D-Day, June 5, 1944? After the war, Eisenhower went on to become the President of the United States. How does our world today compare to the world of 1944? Using the writing paper provided here, share your thoughts and ideas with me.
This order was issued by General Dwight D. Eisenhower to encourage Allied soldiers during D-Day. The message went out to 175,000 soldiers on the eve of D-Day, June 5, 1944.
Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!
Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.
Many things happened in our world during the year 2020. Do you think we would have a group of soldiers who would fight together and attack Germany like they did on D-Day, June 5, 1944? After the war, Eisenhower went on to become the President of the United States. How does our world today compare to the world of 1944? Using the writing paper provided here, share your thoughts and ideas with me.
CHANCE:
There were many different themes used throughout this book. Here are five of them:
1. Friendship/Brotherhood
2. Teamwork
3. Racism
4. War
5. Humanity
Choose two of these 5 themes and give me at least two examples of each theme. You will need a complete sentence for each example to show WHY each one is a theme.
There were many different themes used throughout this book. Here are five of them:
1. Friendship/Brotherhood
2. Teamwork
3. Racism
4. War
5. Humanity
Choose two of these 5 themes and give me at least two examples of each theme. You will need a complete sentence for each example to show WHY each one is a theme.
ACTIVITY 3: TEAMWORK DURING D DAY
An awful lot of teamwork had to be accomplished on that fateful day in June, 1944. Open up this Google form and fill in the answers for the kind of teamwork you think needed to be done for that day. Remember, this is your opinion, so it's what you THINK!!
TEAMWORK DURING D DAY
An awful lot of teamwork had to be accomplished on that fateful day in June, 1944. Open up this Google form and fill in the answers for the kind of teamwork you think needed to be done for that day. Remember, this is your opinion, so it's what you THINK!!
TEAMWORK DURING D DAY