Activity Overview

In this activity, students will investigate the roles of Canadians in the Normandy Landings and complete a source analysis activity using letters written by Canadian troops, and which were censored during the war. To complete this activity, it is recommended that students have a foundational knowledge of WWII and the Normandy Landings. Our virtual exhibition When Daylight Comes may be of interest if students have limited prior knowledge of the landings.

Curriculum connections

This activity was designed as an educational tool for educators teaching Ontario’s Grade 10 history course, Canadian History since World War I. Please read the teachers guide for further information on how the activity meets the curriculum’s course expectations.