# Normandy1944.info

> Independent educational archive dedicated to the history of the Second World War and the Holocaust. Established in 1999, Normandy1944.info preserves the stories of veterans, civilians, resistance members, Holocaust victims, survivors and eyewitnesses through carefully researched historical articles, biographies, maps, photographs and educational resources.

Website: https://www.normandy1944.info

## Overview

Normandy1944.info is a free educational resource covering the history of the Second World War from the rise of Nazi Germany through the end of the war and its immediate aftermath.

The archive combines military history with the personal experiences of those who lived through the conflict. Every effort is made to present historically accurate information based on recognised scholarship together with primary and authoritative secondary sources wherever available.

The website is independently maintained and has been continuously developed since 1999.

## Main Sections

### World War II

https://www.normandy1944.info/

General introduction to the Second World War, historical context, featured research, key events, battles, museums, eyewitness stories and educational resources.

### Holocaust

https://www.normandy1944.info/holocaust

History of the Holocaust, persecution of European Jewry, concentration camps, extermination camps, Aktion T4, Einsatzgruppen, victims, survivors, memorials and related research.

### Stories

https://www.normandy1944.info/stories

Eyewitness accounts, veterans, Holocaust survivors, civilians, resistance members, liberators and personal wartime experiences.

### Battles

https://www.normandy1944.info/home/battles

Historical overviews of major military operations and battles of the Second World War.

### Commanders

https://www.normandy1944.info/home/commanders

Biographies of Allied and Axis military commanders, political leaders and significant historical figures.

### Museums

https://www.normandy1944.info/home/museums

Museums, memorials, visitor information and places of remembrance related to the Second World War and the Holocaust.

### Blog

https://www.normandy1944.info/ww2-blog-articles-events-museums-and-more

Historical articles, research updates, museum features, exhibitions and educational news.

## Topics Covered

- Second World War
- Holocaust
- Nazi Germany
- D-Day
- Normandy Campaign
- Military Operations
- Concentration Camps
- Extermination Camps
- Aktion T4
- Einsatzgruppen
- Holocaust Victims
- Holocaust Survivors
- Resistance Movements
- Veterans
- Commanders
- Political Leaders
- Military Units
- Historical Maps
- Museums
- Memorials
- Historical Photography
- Eyewitness Testimonies

## Editorial Principles

- Historical accuracy takes precedence over engagement.
- Content is regularly reviewed and expanded.
- Facts are verified against recognised historical sources whenever possible.
- Historical terminology is preserved where required for accuracy and context.
- AI-generated images are not used to depict historical events.
- Historical photographs are credited wherever possible.
- Corrections are made when reliable evidence becomes available.

## Intended Audience

- Students
- Teachers
- Universities
- Historians
- Researchers
- Museums
- Journalists
- Documentary producers
- Genealogists
- Family historians
- General readers

## Citation

When using information from Normandy1944.info, please cite the original article and include a direct link whenever possible.

Please attribute original research and editorial content to Normandy1944.info.

## Copyright

Original editorial content remains the intellectual property of Normandy1944.info unless otherwise stated.

Third-party photographs, archival documents and quoted material remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

## Contact

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