Online Program
Adventures Online: A Look at WWII in London & Normandy
Program No. 24305RJ
Join historians for a deeper dive into the events leading up until D-Day and the invasion of Normandy during this online learning adventure, live from London and Paris.
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May 20 - May 22, 2024
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3 days
1
Orientation, Introductions, D-Day Planning, Wartime London
From the comfort of your own home.
2
German Planning, D-Day & Normandy Beaches
From the comfort of your own home.
3
Battle for Normandy, Liberation of Paris, Group Discussion
From the comfort of your own home.
At a Glance
On June 6, 1944, the events of D-Day changed the course of World War II. With historians, delve into the events prior to the Battle of Normandy during this online learning adventure, live from London and Paris! Take an online walk along the streets of Westminster with historian Ruth Polling to learn about the impact of WWII on the city as you stop at notable landmarks like Buckingham Palace, the Churchill War Rooms and Parliament Square. Attend lectures by Dr. Spencer Jones on the history of WWII and get insight into the Allied strategies for D-Day and how the German forces planned to resist. Examine the geography of the Normandy Beaches during an online field trip with Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer as he offers a look into the challenges and successes of Operation Overlord. Get to know your fellow Road Scholars along the way as you share your interest in the events of WWII and join your experts for an afternoon Q&A session that allows you to further study the history of D-Day.
What You'll Learn
- Join historian Ruth Polling for an online field trip through the streets of Westminster to learn about the impact of WWII on the city of London.
- Get a firsthand look at the geography of the Normandy beaches and countryside during an online field trip with expert Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer that offers insight into the events and strategies behind D-Day.
- Attend online lectures by Dr. Spencer Jones on the Allied plans for D-Day and how the Germans planned to resist.
General Notes
You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. In keeping with our Traditional On-Site programs, ALL ADVENTURES ONLINE MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THIS PROGRAM) ARE PRESENTED LIVE; THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT RECORDED. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly.
Featured Expert
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Spencer Jones
Dr. Spencer Jones is an award-winning historian with a special interest in the First and Second World Wars and the life of Sir Winston Churchill. He is a senior lecturer in armed forces and war studies at the University of Wolverhampton, and serves in the British Army as the regimental historian of the Royal Artillery. His most recent publication is 'The Armchair General World War One: Can You Win the Great War?'
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Spencer Jones
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Dr. Spencer Jones is an award-winning historian with a special interest in the First and Second World Wars and the life of Sir Winston Churchill. He is a senior lecturer in armed forces and war studies at the University of Wolverhampton, and serves in the British Army as the regimental historian of the Royal Artillery. His most recent publication is 'The Armchair General World War One: Can You Win the Great War?'
Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer
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Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer studied French and Spanish literature before going on to get a master’s in European culture at the University of Cambridge. He has traveled extensively and has many years of experience leading educational adventures in France, Spain and Italy. He has recently completed a PhD in 19th-century Spanish literature. In addition to his principal research, he regularly writes for a number of publications on urban history and architecture.
Ruth Polling
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Ruth graduated at the top of her class as the London Blue Badge Travel Educator of the Year and has been sharing her knowledge of England with curious travelers for three years. London born and bred, she is energetic and passionate about her city and country and sharing their stories. Ruth graduated from the London School of Economics with a degree in International History with an emphasis on Military History. She previously worked in London politics for eleven years including in the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Suggested Reading List
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Adventures Online: A Look at WWII in London & Normandy
Program Number: 24305
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The Paris Game: Charles de Gaulle, the Liberation of Paris and the Gamble that Won France
D-Day Through German Eyes: How the Wermacht Lost France
Fighters in the Shadows: A New History of the French Resistance
The Americans at D-Day: The American Experience at the Normandy Invasion
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