“Although one of the most impressive engineering feats of modern times, British, American and Canadian troops breached the seemingly impregnable Nazi defences along a 80-mile stretch of French coastline at Normandy in a single day:...

The massive batterie Lindeman, now buried under tons Channel Tunnel soil The Atlantic wall, meant to be an impregnable line of beach obstacles,

Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a look back at the 28 years when it stood, separating a city and its people.

Visiting the Adolf Gun in Harstad, Norway is a must-do and offers a fascinating look at the engineering required to build Hitler’s Atlantic Wall.

In June 1944, the Western-Allies had a tough test to pass. They had to breach the formidable Atlantic Wall, defended by the mighty German army. Even

Having gained a solid reputation as a military savant of the highest order, Rommel was promoted to Lieutenant General and placed in command of the

Reproduction print of a 1650 Nautical Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Lab printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Matte paper. Some of the small type may not be completely legible at the sizes smaller than 30x36 inches. Sizes 20x30 inches and smaller ship flat in a cardboard box. Sizes larger than 20x30 inches ship loosely rolled in a rigid tube. All mounted/framed prints ship flat. Additional sizes and customization may be available, contact us for more info.

The construction of the Atlantic Wall began in 1942 and was completed in 1944. The wall was over 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) long, stretching from the border of Spain and France to the northern tip of Norway.

we had a short holiday with Rocksteady and visited a fantastic museum in Belgium, Raversijde atlantic wall worth the visit if you are around

The Atlantic Wall in Ostende Belgium. So rich in war history yet so many don't even know it's here. Don't miss this incredible outdoor museum!

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Photographer Jonathan Andrew scoured the wartime territory of The Netherlands, France, Belgium and even Scotland to take these eerie images.

In June 1944, the Western-Allies had a tough test to pass. They had to breach the formidable Atlantic Wall, defended by the mighty German army. Even

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and when that picture is taken during wartime, what it communicates is often tragedy, loss, despair

Welcome to Ostend, Belgium - a charming coastal city brimming with history, culture, and natural beauty. From strolling along the picturesque promenade to exploring the vibrant art scene, there's no shortage of things to do in Ostend. Immerse yourself in the city's maritime heritage at the Mercator Ship Museum, or spend a relaxing day at

Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a look back at the 28 years when it stood, separating a city and its people.

We have put together a brief history of the shower from the very beginning to where we are today. Click to find out more.

Cross-section of one of Mirus Battery’s gun emplacements. Modified drawing from Report on German Fortifications (Office of Chief of Engineers, US Army, 1944).

This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the Charles Lindbergh’s nonstop flight over the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/lindbergh.htm Click here to view the website. The primary source document is labeled (Lindbergh Flies the Atlantic, 1927) I would like to thank Ramona Majdis for the wonderful clip art! Students read the document and answer the questions on the worksheet. The worksheet includes 12 questions and has an answer sheet for the teacher. The worksheet can be used to generate classroom discussion or be used as homework. Feel free to modify this assignment as needed for your classes. All of my 1920s lesson plans are included in my 1920s Lesson Plan Collection. Check out my other 1920s worksheets, powerpoints, and webquests. 1920s Worksheets: Prohibition and the 18th Amendment in 5 Minutes Video Worksheet Alice Paul and the 19th Amendment Worksheet President Wilson Suffers a Stroke 1920s Primary Source Worksheet Entering King Tut’s Tomb 1923 Primary Source Worksheet Adolf Hitler Attempts a Coup 1923 Primary Source Worksheet Air Conditioning Goes to the Movies 1925 Primary Source Worksheet Prohibition 1927 Primary Source Worksheet Lindbergh Files the Atlantic 1927 Primary Source Worksheet Babe Ruth 1920s Baseball Primary Source Worksheet Wall Street Crash of 1929 Primary Source Worksheet 1920s PowerPoints: Prohibition and the 18th Amendment Alice Paul and the 19th Amendment 1920s Webquests: 1920s Webquest (Roaring Twenties) Influenza Pandemic (Spanish Flu) of 1918-1919 Webquest Omaha Race Riot of 1919 and Lynching of Will Brown Video Webquest Duluth Lynchings Webquest Tulsa Race Riot Webquest Please check out the following lesson plan collections that have some or all of my 1920s lesson plans: 1920s: Prohibition Lesson Plan Collection American and World History Primary Sources Worksheet Collection American History Webquest Super Pack American History, World History, and Geography Collection (History Wizard) World History and World Geography Collection (History Wizard) American History and United States Geography Collection (History Wizard) Visit my Facebook Page and "like me" to receive updates and free lesson plans. Thanks for your interest, The History Wizard

Twenty-five years after Francis Fukuyama's landmark essay, liberal democracy is increasingly beset. Its defenders need to go back to the basics.

A journey through man's attempts at visualizing time itself

The long-troubled relationship between modern Greeks and their Western European neighbors continues to affect debt negotiations today.