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Mulberry Harbour: the engineering feat that secured D-Day success

The Mulberry Harbours were a remarkable engineering achievement during World War II, designed to facilitate the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. How and why did the Allies pull off this feat of engineering so fast that they were able to turn the tide of World War Two?

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Teaching World War Two with History Bombs

An overview of our World War Two series, and advice on creating unforgettable history lessons for your students.

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The facts on D-Day, Normandy 1944

A guide to everything you need to know about D-Day, the Second World War invasion in 1944.

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