Séquence pédagogique histoire

and Robert Capa

d-day

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D. Proof of D-Day

C. Historical Context of Operation Overlord

B. The Soldiers’ Pain

A. The Chaos of the Battlefield

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PART 1

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- we can see soldiers running on the beach.- Some of them are dead, flooding in the water, and others are trying to hide, - there are cliffs, transport boats, and anti-tanks to slow the operation, -The scene evokes chaos and rude situations. -The photograph put in the light the distress of the situation and the conditions of the D-Day.

PART 2

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-He wants to wake up our empathy by showing the harsh conditions of D-Day.- We can suppose that some of the soldiers are injured, others have died, -many are frightened as they face the terrifying reality of war. -He shows us the danger and brutality of the battlefield,

PART 3

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-The scene takes place during Operation Overlord in 1944 - Its goal was to liberate France from Nazi occupation. - The D-Day landings, part of this operation, occurred on the beaches of Normandy and marked a critical turning point in World War II.

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- a powerful testimony that proves Operation Overlord is real and has already taken place. -the conditions were extremely dangerous for photographers risking their lives to capture these moments. - This photograph vividly shows the chaos and peril of the Allied landing, -with soldiers braving the water and enemy fire. -It illustrates the beginning of the Allied advance in Europe, marking the start of intense fighting

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