William the Conqueror (~1028-1087) · Was born in Falaise , Normandy. It's not exactly known when William born but it is is believed to have been born in either 1027 or 1028.He was son of Robert I , the Duke of Normandy. He was known as "William the Bastard" because of the illegitimacy of his birth. · Duke of Normandy from 1035. By his father's will, William succeeded him as Duke of Normandy at age seven. He was knighted by Henry at age 15. By the time William turned 19 he was successfully dealing with threats of rebellion and invasion.
disaster. D-Day 1944, Operation Overlord Allied invasion of normandy on the western front during WW II. Greatest operation in war history 6 June 1944 the thousands Allied troops parachuted from the skies, landed by glider and stormed the beaches. Landing was a brilliant success. Near 200, 000 participated one way or another The Second front was launched against the main enemy The Americans captured Cherbourg, British Caen, canadians distroyed German army at Falaise. The Allies took Paris. On 8May the war formally ended Winston Churchill A politician, wartime prime minister, he had an army career, also worked as a journalist. First became conseravtive Member of Parliament, soon joined Liberal party. 1939 first Lord of Admiralty 1940 Prime minister Maintained a difficult alliance with Soviet Union. Lost power in post-war elections Remained opposition, voiced apprehensions about Cold War,
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