D-Day: The Turning Point of WWII CD-ROM

Key Features:

• Narrated by: Historian John Keegan
• Articles: More than 200 articles
• Content: Numerous interactive maps; hours of newsreel clips, radio broadcasts, and personal histories

Britannica presents the epic story of D-Day and the Allied liberation of Paris during World War II:

The Invasion. Despite Allied gains in the period leading up to the invasion, Hitler still had a stranglehold on Europe that only a major assault on the Continent could reverse. Learn the historical and military context of the D-Day invasion and why so much was at stake.

Leaders & Generals. Eisenhower. Montgomery. Marshall. Patton. The D-Day invasion was planned by one of the most brilliant collections of American, British, and Canadian military minds ever assembled. Discover how they worked together in an ingenious and flexible command structure that was vital to the mission's success.

Veterans' Oral Histories. Scores of audio clips from the men who were actually there on the beaches tell you what it was like. You can almost hear the bullets whistling and the shells bursting.

Combat Video. You've seen the Hollywood versions, now watch the real thing. Gripping film footage of the actual assault brings home the challenges and heroism of war.

Interactive Charts & Maps. Specially developed color diagrams, drawn with three-dimensional depth and feel, show the weapons, uniforms, strategies, and casualty figures. See how the action actually unfolded.

Photo Gallery. Dozens of vivid photos of the soldiers and the generals

War Documents. Key documents, everything from the Allies' Joint Operations Plan to Hitler's Directive Number 51 to throw the enemy back into the sea, provide unique perspectives.

Learning Activities. Multi-media and role-playing features bring to life the human drama of one of history's deadliest military confrontations.

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• Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP
• Pentium® 350 MHz or faster processor
• 128 MB RAM
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• CD-ROM drive
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• Printer recommended

Macintosh

• Mac® OS 10.2 or higher
• iMac® or G3 350 MHz or faster processor
• 128 MB RAM
• Safari 1.0 or higher (or compatible browser. Note: this application does not work with Internet Explorer on the Mac)
• CD-ROM drive
• 800x600 resolution, millions of colors
• Sound card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended

May be covered by one or more of the following US patents: Patent Nos. 5,241,671, 6,546,399, 6,978,277, 7,051,018, 7,082,437, 7,085,778 & Patents Pending.

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