https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2022-04-28 15:50:51 UTC 2025-11-02 05:20:25 UTC hello@padlet.com jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2180126913 In the book's first chapter, the author introduces the reader to the two main characters, Sid Jacobstein and Dee Carpenter, who jumped from a transport ship upon the motorboat. Dee is a 16-year-old soldier from Philadelphia, while Sid is Jewish. Jewish discrimination was prevalent in the army back then as another soldier constantly made fun of Sid as a Jewish. The unit prepares to storm Omaha Beach in Normandy to defeat the Germans, and Sid can finally get his revenge. Little did he know that Dee was German and Dietrich Zimmermann's real name. I believe this picture best suits the chapter as the chapter mostly takes place in a motorboat after Dee jumps off the transport ship as Sid helps him up on the Higgins boat as they gradually approach the island. The army often used the Higgins boat to land people onshore during WW2 as bigger boats were too big and weren't versatile. Motorboats are also harder to spot and shoot down, given their size.]]> 2022-05-11 21:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2180126913 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2180153561 I believe this picture of a German person fighting and helping the U.S. Army as a medic best suited the second chapter. It mainly talked about how Dee, an underage German kid in the Army, fought for the Americans against the Germans. Like Dee, Both of them realized that even though they were fighting for America, they still had to accept that mistreatment would occur because they were German. Despite that being the case, Dee and the purple heart and a bronze star recipient German who fought for The U.S. Army did not let that stop them from achieving great things for their country, America. I believe people need to be more aware of other discriminations in WWII other than racism, even though none of them gets enough awareness. Out of the 473 medals of honor recipients, only 7 of them were black, even though there was about 15 percent of black people in the Army.]]> 2022-05-11 21:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2180153561 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2180194207 I believe this picture best suits the theme of Chapter three as this is the exact situation the author is trying to describe as they are about to start Operation Overlord. As Dee is on the Higgins boat, preparing to invade Omaha beach, Bullets start whizzing past him as rockets and other artillery fill the background with dust, helpless screams from soldiers, and explosions as debris flies all over the place. Even though that was the case, Dee and the other soldiers could not do anything but wait, thinking about their decisions, future, and families. Making it onshore alive was a miracle. This is what the picture shows. The soldiers stare helplessly, seeing the horrors as they prepare soon to die for their country and a so-called good cause.]]> 2022-05-11 22:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2180194207 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2184075963 We see a french resistance fighter holding a gun alongside a kid beside her in this picture. This picture perfectly captures the situation Samira is currently in. The woman holding a gun is her mother, while the kid at the side of the photo is her. Even though Samira's mother does not possess a firearm, she has a role far more critical that can do far more damage to the Nazis, having the potential to change to course of the battle. During this period, the French resistance fighters included not only men but women and children as they were less likely to be suspected as resistance fighters. Despite the woman wearing clothes not suited for fighting, she still holds a gun. This shows how desperate and determined the citizens were as citizens who people thought were the most unlikely to join the war efforts helped the force even though it meant they were likely to die. I admire the french resistance fighters like Samira and her mother a lot. Even though they could have just waited for the allied fighters to free them, they risk their lives to save many others in the future. Samira and her mother show this quality approaching the end of the book. Even though their mission was to send a hidden message to another group of resistance fighters, they prioritized rescuing a woman's life over the task and putting it at risk.]]> 2022-05-14 20:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2184075963 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2184085510 In this chapter, Samira's mother gets captured by the Nazis alongside another woman victim her mother was trying to save. Even though that was the case, Samira and the dog stayed safe. Samira's mother told Samira not to go after her and that she will see her in heaven, Tears trickled down her cheeks, but she had no time. Shortly after, the dog started barking while the Nazis were still there; she did not know what to do and might even get captured herself. Even though the Nazis capture more people in this picture, it still depicts her mother being caught, which is the main progression in this chapter. This is because, in the bigger picture, many more people were getting captured at that time. The Nazis captured many innocent french citizens as a consequence when a resistance fighter killed one of their men. This is highly unfair and inhuman. I am sure this was what Samira and her mother felt when she tried to save the woman. In the picture, you can see the fear and sadness in the french citizens' eyes which perfectly shows the emotions of Samira and her mother, as mentioned before.  ]]> 2022-05-14 20:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2184085510 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2184100060 I believe this picture best suits the overall theme of the chapter. Even though you might think that this picture has no connection to the chapter whatsoever, this woman called Virginia Hall has many similarities to Samira. Even though Samira's mother told her not to follow her after being captured, she still decides to do so. Virginia Hall, even though considered Virginia Hall the "most dangerous of all Allied spies" by the Nazis, had a wooden prosthetic leg. It proved to be no obstacle to Hall's courage and determination to defeat the Nazis. The Distinguished Service Cross recipient's actions amazed the SOE commanders and changed their minds about women operating in combat zones; twelve months after Hall began working undercover, the SOE decided to send more female agents into the field. She also created the Heckler network in Lyon, which gathered information about German troop movements, helped downed British pilots escape to safety, and organized sabotage and rescue operations across Vichy, France, paving the Allied invasion. Even though Samira is just a girl, it did and will not stop her from achieving incredible feats. ]]> 2022-05-14 21:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2184100060 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2184109629 This is a picture of Algerian demonstrators in central Paris on 17 October 1961. During that period, Prejudice against Algerian immigrants was common. French perceive Algerian immigrants are selfish and only care about their country, but that is not true. This picture fits the theme of this chapter as the people in the picture face a similar kind of discrimination as Samira. She did not get the role she wanted in an act just because her skin color was different from the skin color the main character was supposed to be, even though she was the best actress in her class. That statement made by the headmaster was an excuse as, at that time, some boys also played girl roles while girls also played boys' parts. The demonstrators also relate to Samira as they both show and portray a helpless yet determined face. Even though they do not have much chance of changing the quality of their lives with little social power, they remain determined as this will be their only opportunity to protest and speak up against Algerian discrimination.]]> 2022-05-14 21:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2184109629 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2196318945 As you can see here, a woman is wearing a necklace with what appears to look like a cross. The bullseye with the french flag colors on her hat clearly shows that she is french. That cross is the Cross Of Lorraine which is also the title of this chapter. The Cross of Lorraine perfectly encapsulates the essence of this chapter as it demonstrates freedom to France. The background of the piece of art and the white clothing of the girl also look peaceful, further showing the nature and influence of the cross. In the book, Samira represents the woman getting freed from the Nazis by the Maquis in the picture. The necklace the woman in the picture is wearing represents a symbol of freedom to Samira. This picture was propaganda advocating the return of a historical region, Alsace Lorraine, to France.]]> 2022-05-23 18:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2196318945 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2196601557 I believe this picture best fits the theme of the chapter as this is the primary setting of the chapter. It also shows the state of the areas the Axis invaded where everything had already been destroyed, leaving nothing but broken wooden planks with some metal scraps and crushed bricks. The Maquis plan to assassinate an old man but realize he is not a part of the Boches. At first, they were skeptical of him, so they made Samira and another member secretly stay and watch him. The broken-down little hut in the picture looked like El Compiegne's place. They plan to bomb the rails to cut off the supply of the Nazi artillery to slow the German attack down, so the soldiers over at the Normandy beach have a bigger chance of winning the battle. ]]> 2022-05-23 23:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2196601557 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2197847967 In this chapter, the Maquis and the de Compiegne signal the train coming, carrying all the Nazi artillery and tanks. This picture is an accurate representation of the development of the chapter. We see a man trying to derail train tracks and destroy all the communication and voltage lines in the picture, which was the Maquis' mission. Even though the image does not show the panic between Jason and the incoming train, it shows the level of focus Jason executed to derail the train. The fact that Jason can stay calm and be prepared to risk his life is shown in the picture, as the man does not seem phased by what is happening around him.]]> 2022-05-24 14:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2197847967 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2197852028 This picture shows the readers the devastating amounts of damage made during the operation. "The engine slipped off the tracks to the right, and then the two-hundred-tonne behemoth went charging down the embankment toward the river...The engine smashed into the riverbed with a thundering KROOM...It was like the world was coming to an end."(p.68) Just because one train got derailed, it created a lot of damage. It destroyed everything around it, possibly killing people if they got hit. If that small operation had led to such a disaster, I could not believe how much damage the war had done. The picture also displays sadness and fear. Sadness is especially shown in Jason's death as he was derailing to train tracks. Even though that was the case, the Maquis still had to endure it and move on with their mission.]]> 2022-05-24 14:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2197852028 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2198384750 At the start of this arc, we see a Canadian Paratrooper, Lance Corporal James McKay, questioning his presence amidst the madness of D'day and blaming it on the Canadian army propaganda. This was because he lived in Canada and was nowhere near being affected. Despite that, he still joined the war. At the start of this arc, he was an average person in every aspect, did not stand out, and was a victim of bullying. I believe this picture best represents this chapter as this might have been one of the pieces of propaganda that made his decision during that time. In this picture, you can see it implies how every Canadian is fit to join the war. This is because people know that everyone obviously can wear all the hats, hence joining the army. The nine hats represent the different positions people can apply to in the military. The background color also further adds another layer of the country and patriotism.]]> 2022-05-24 23:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2198384750 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2198416454 The second chapter of this arc introduced and showed a lot of sarcasm and satire about how there is a day called If Day in his town where the whole district acts as if Germany had conquered Canada, taking control of everything and randomly en jailing people. I believe this picture best shows the theme of this chapter as it contains a lot of sarcasm and satire similar to If Day as it is the whole meaning and purpose of the celebration. This photo shows how this group of soldiers is enjoying WW2. This is what happensed during If Day, as both sides are having fun and enjoying their time. The message the photo wants to send off is how the exact opposite is happening in the war, as many people die gruesome deaths. ]]> 2022-05-24 23:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2198416454 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199753608 This picture of multiple hands forming a tree best encapsulates the chapter. As James was on the plane, he thought about how he was bullied by a group of people who swore to "kill" him if he saw James on If Day. Despite them being violent, other classmates of James stood up for him and stopped the bullies. This made Jame feel a great sense of achievement and learned how people are stronger together, as said in the chapter title. The picture implies how people are stronger together by assembling a giant, strong-looking tree with several hands accompanied by light rays. The picture tells you that one person is not nearly as strong as a group of people, like how one hand is not enough to form a tree. This mindset can help James in future battles as he will know that a team is always stronger than himself. After the backstory, James was put back to reality when the dispatcher told them to jump and join the D'day battle.]]> 2022-05-25 17:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199753608 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199766504 James checks for all the weapons and resources he will need for the battle, jumping into "Nothingness" in this chapter. I think this best represents the chapter. The soldiers get ready and prepare to jump out of the open door, similar to that situation. The door was just as James described, "nothingness." All you can see from the plane, all there was outside the door was fog and clouds. From the soldiers' postures, you can see the fear and nervousness, staring panicking out of the plane while they all hold their guns tight. The person about to jump grips the handle tightly as he is scared to enter the fog then is greeted by rivers of blood and violence. This was also what James was thinking before entering the battlefield, regretting his decision to join the war, making it up to this point. Like the soldiers in the picture, he shows regret, fear, loneliness, sadness, and panic filling his heart.]]> 2022-05-25 18:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199766504 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199930944 In this chapter, after his parachute gets activated upon jumping out of the plane, he feels a violent tug and ducks in fear of a bullet hitting him; later, his heavy gear falls from the parachute after getting shot and is dangling from his ankles. James' ankles were about to fall off after a hundred-twenty-pound load on them, but fortunately, he took it off at the cost of his heavy weapons and the Gammon bomb. After that, his parachute gets shot a few more times, causing him to free-fall onto the ground from high up. This picture is a significant part of the chapter as this is an accurate comparison and representation of the amount of load James was carrying during the fall. After looking at it, I can understand how hard it is to drop high up with that much weight on you, how hard to tug must have felt upon the activation of the parachute, and how painful it was to have all of his gear hanging on only one of his ankles.]]> 2022-05-25 21:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199930944 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199938622 After the hard landing, James wakes up to see sharp wooden objects sticking out of the ground called Rommel's asparagus as they look like asparagus. He also saw a "lake" at first glance, but it was actually the dead and injured soldiers' blood, pooled together, enough of an amount to make it look like a river. After reading this chapter, I am shocked after thinking how much blood it took for it to make it look like a lake. This picture gives us a better understanding of how terrifying the battleground was. Wet Landing, illustrated by Ted Zuber, was probably depicted after a bloody battle as blood flooded the fields, with some dead bodies lying around while the little soldiers left that were still alive searched the area. Many of the dead soldiers were probably engulfed by the red stenchy liquid. I can imagine countless soldiers fighting while many screamed in fear and pain, falling to the ground, transforming it into a nightmare before the scene in the picture happened. There is a heavy dark tone in the remaining soldiers' eyes. It shows us how scarred, lonely, and afraid they were; most of the people they had just seen alive, talking to them maybe even minutes ago, lay dead on the ground, just a lifeless body left. I am sure James felt similar to the Soldiers in the picture upon landing on the Island. ]]> 2022-05-25 21:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199938622 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199983211 During this chapter, James and Sam go to a farmhouse and ask for directions to where they were supposed to land, Sam speaks french with them, and it turns out that their grandfather was the train station manager where they bombed the tracks. I chose this picture for the chapter as this was where James and Sam were when questioning the family. The photo gives us more context about the houses in ww2 and how the french had to live. The family was most likely in fear when James and Sam knocked on their door. The nazis could have come anytime and killed them, making them hide in their houses all the time for their lives.]]> 2022-05-25 22:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199983211 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199985698 This picture best suits the chapter as it represents how lost the paratroopers James and Sam were upon realizing they were lost in the forests, in the middle of nowhere. As you can see in the photo, a Canadian soldier is behind a barbed-wire fence. He looks at the ground, one hand on the wire as he walks without a gun or anything in his hand. From what I can tell, he seems lost and is just trying to find himself some help and where he is supposed to be. The soldier in the photo also prioritizes being back on track, being completely off-guard of German enemies. Relating to the chapter title, James, Sam, and the soldier in the picture try to have "A Change Of Plans."]]> 2022-05-25 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199985698 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199992692 I believe this picture best captures the essence of the chapter. In this chapter, the company James and Sam were in had to battle against a German company twice the size of their company. Despite that, they still managed to make them raise the white flag with James' creative mortar strategy where he aimed it right at the German bunker and destroyed it. Unlike some other scenes in the book, the battle in Varaville was an actual event that happened during D'day. The picture shows the German soldiers surrendering on the left side while disarmed on the right. Like the book, Canadian troops were fighting in the same battle in Varaville. "Throughout the next few hours, the ongoing battle at the Varaville Château and the surrounding area attracted small groups of paratroopers who had been dropped off course." James, Sam, and some other members of the army were a part of the large group of people who had landed miles away from where they were supposed to be, hence joining this battle, assisting the already undermanned company to victory. After the success of his brilliant idea, James finally felt special and had a sense of achievement.]]> 2022-05-25 23:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2199992692 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2201339320 In this chapter, James and Sam joined Major MacLeod to fight against a German unit after having no other choice as they couldn't travel to their directed destination in time. The Allied company used a broken-down wooden house as cover where bullets were piercing through the thin wooden walls. On the flip side, the German unit had a thick bunker, unfazed by the wave of shots coming at them. This is a photo of a German bunker during ww2. As you can see, It lays low on the ground, making it impossible for the Allied troops in the book to shoot true to narrow sifts of the bunker, unlike the big, open windows in the house the Allied forces were at. This was because they were shooting from high up, thus, making them only able to shoot at the top of the bunker. I chose this photo to give context to the reader as I wanted to show them how strong, sturdy and unbreakable to bunker was and how hard it was for James and Sam to win the fight.]]> 2022-05-26 20:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2201339320 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2201358700 After successfully taking down the Nazis and taking control of the yard, James and Sam enter their bunker to check for any people and resources. To their surprise, James and Same found a French family hiding there, being the slaves of the Nazis. The family stares up in fear, but upon realizing they have come to rescue them, the family shows their deepest gratitude to the Unit by getting an expensive bottle of wine, which the Nazis would have taken if they had seen it. The family said that the wine was reserved for a special moment, which was the moment they were waiting for. After that, James and Sam decide to share it with the family and other allied soldiers. This picture represents the Nazis' lifestyle in the bunker. Although not significant, they still have necessities like food, a fire source, and beds. Unlike the Nazi soldiers, the french family had to live in poorer conditions which were probably located behind the dark door if it was in this picture, away from the Nazis, as the Nazis enjoyed their time, forced to feed and assist the Nazis while they hid and fought. One exciting thing you can notice about the picture is how the three triangular-shaped lines tell you that the soldier is a sergeant who was prevalent in the company of Nazis.]]> 2022-05-26 21:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2201358700 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202465868 This is a picture of a stressed, lonely, and sad girl looking afar into the distance as if she was about to cry. I believe this relates to Samira at that moment. In the chapter, Samira meets the Maquis but is shocked as she receives saddening news about how they cannot save her mother. This was because the Nazi forces over where her mother was taken to by the Nazis were a lot bigger than their current Maquis group. To continue, Samira must let go of her mother or order to advance towards the mission in any way.]]> 2022-05-27 18:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202465868 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202465974 In this chapter, Samira still joined the Maquis in efforts to help save other people, slow down the pace of the German forces, and help the allied force succeed in invading Normandy. In this picture, you see a man helping a little girl by loading a shotgun with another man looking like he was ridiculing them. Two other men look out into the distance, most likely staying alert for enemies, not looking as if they were for the girl. Even though the Maquis let Samira tag along with them, they were not at all agreed at first as she might be a burden to the group, creating a higher chance of failing and getting captured and killed by Nazis because she was a girl was little. The picture and chapter both convey how the Maquis and the soldiers were ruthless and caring at the same time. Despite being unforgiving and challenging for her to keep the burden minimal in the group, they still care for her and protect her. ]]> 2022-05-27 18:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202465974 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202466036 In the chapter, Samira attempts to run away from the armed Nazis as they chase her in the dense forest. In the picture, the four soldiers look like the Nazis chasing Samira in the book, all heading in a direction in unison hurriedly, as if they are chasing somebody. This is the exact situation in the book as a group of nazi soldiers also chase her.]]> 2022-05-27 18:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202466036 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202466099 While trying to find the Maquis in the forest, Samira runs into two Nazis. The Nazis question her as she was not supposed to be outside at that time, Samira comes up with a plan to escape the Nazis by telling them how her dog is gone, and she was trying to chase it, at last, getting away. The picture shows a kid chasing a dog while waiting for its owner. This situation is similar to the chapter's plot a Samira was chasing the dog. The chapter also took place in the forest, similar to the picture.]]> 2022-05-27 18:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202466099 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202533366 Dee, Sid, and the other soldiers just got off the boat in this chapter. The soldiers realized they were farther than they were supposed to be, and because of that, they had to swim to get onshore. Many people get shot by German artillery during this chapter when they have barely even started fighting. This photo shows when Dee rigorously swims toward the shoreline while dragging Sergeant Taylor with him after getting injured as he could not see any medics. This photo gives the viewer a panicked, scared atmosphere as the picture was not taken clearly, showing how the soldiers were uncalm and were in a rush, hence not having enough time to focus the camera. Fear is also demonstrated based off the expression the soldier's expression (in this case would be Dee). He looked tired as he was carrying hundreds of pounds of weight while rushing onshore at a hurried pace avoiding the chance of getting killed. Even if he was tired, Dee couldn't give up as he would die if he did. This was what Dee was feeling in this chapter. The black masses floating on the water were most likely dead soldiers who had been killed while trying to storm the beaches. One of the examples in the book would be Sergeant Taylor shot to death before Dee could pull him onshore.]]> 2022-05-27 19:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202533366 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202539902 After reaching the shore, Dee continues to help the other soldiers up while continuously trying to survive and find ways to advance. I believe this picture best suits the chapter as soldiers are still getting shot at a large scale while there is no practical way to get through the gunfire. Even though the medics arrive later on to bandage injured soldiers, they too were killed by the wave of bullets coming at them. This photo is a first-person perspective on Dee looking at the horrors happening with no solutions yet as many other forces like tanks and medics have not arrived yet or have barely arrived, not giving enough help to the soldiers currently on the invasion need. This picture says it wouldn't be such a massacre if more of the forces were here. Dee says, "This had to be the worst invasion in history at the end of the chapter."]]> 2022-05-27 20:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202539902 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202556113 The chapter mainly takes place in the ship where Bill Richards, a 19-year-old British tank driver, and his other tank members prepare to fight in the D-day battle in the big boat you see in the picture. I chose a photo of the vessel that escorted tanks to show the readers what it looks like and what it is. The purpose of the big ship is to escort the tanks to the Omaha beach. Bill's boat continued to reach its destination despite the other boats bringing the tanks sinking midway. ]]> 2022-05-27 20:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202556113 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202556148 I believe this picture best suits the chapter as it shows us five people on a Sherman tank. In the context of the book, the five people would be Davies, Murphy, Bill, Lewis, and Thomas on the exact model allied forces used in ww2. Their tank was name Achilles which was fitting considering Achilles was the greatest of all Greek warriors. At the same time, the tank was most likely also the greatest warrior on the battlefield, unfazed by any bullets fired at it, as if it was just a tickle.]]> 2022-05-27 20:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202556148 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202556181 After the three tanks get off the boat, Bill and their tank spot a German-88 gun. The tank the group was so afraid of the German-88 because it was a powerful ww2-era anti-air and an anti-tank gun used by Nazi Germany and its allies. It can blow a tank into pieces. In this picture, you can see a group of soldiers standing next to a German-88; This shows how big the gun is compared to a man. It has enormous bolts to the floor, so the recoil doesn't blow the weapon away. Bill and his mates can only survive the German-88 if they shoot it first. Unfortunately, the tank could not aim high enough to hit the gun as the gun was high up, and the tank did not have enough aim to shoot the gun, unlike the weapon, which could pierce the tank because of its versatile aim as seen in the picture.]]> 2022-05-27 20:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202556181 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202556204 The Sherman tank gets hit in the chapter, "lifting the Sherman off the ground and tossing everyone around inside like bowling pins." p.162, Wondering what in the hell hit them. That was the work of an anti-tank mine hence the picture above. Even though the mine's size does not nearly compare to the tank itself, it has the power of almost destroying the tank and, in the case of the book, immobilizing the tank, making it unable to move. Only something as heavy as a tank can set the mine off. Because of the mine, Bill doubts where he will complete "operation Amiens," let alone survive before an anti-tank weapon blows the tank into pieces, killing everyone in it. I chose a picture of an anti-tank mine to give the readers more content on what it is and what it looks like.]]> 2022-05-27 20:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202556204 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202584509 I believe this is an important video to watch as there are always two sides to a story as this video gives more context to what a Nazi experiences in war. Even though the Nazis are unforgivable for what they had done and were wrong, the German soldiers have experienced many of the horrors and fear Allied soldiers had, as fighting was also miserable for the Nazis. Many of the Nazis fighting during the war were only 18. This was because young soldiers were constantly under the propaganda of Hitler, brainwashed to serve and die for Hitler as that was all they had learned in school. They were underfed and deprived of sleep during the war because of the constant invasions. Hitler also forced people who were aware of the true nature of the war to kill and torture innocent people and took this drug called amps in during the war, said in the video, so they had more energy and could fight more and faster. Failure to kill Jews or people who opposed Hitler would be at the cost of their own lives, in some cases, even their families and loved ones. Many people got hooked on amps; not being able to take amps after long periods led them to depression and hindered the German Army. Even though that was the case, and we could never forgive Nazis soldiers for the sins they had committed, war was not exactly enjoyable for the Nazis. This video shows how many Nazi soldiers didn't have wrong ideologies like Hiter did but were influenced and forced to do things that supported Hitler's philosophy. ]]> 2022-05-27 21:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2202584509 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203149068 In this chapter, Bill and Thomas get out of the tank to dig a hole so they have a better angle to shoot the German-88. At first, just with Bill and Thomas, it would have been impossible given that they have a high chance of getting killed outside. In addition to that, there was no way the German-88 would not hit the tank before Bill and Thomas changed the angle, given how much time it takes to do that just with two men. To their surprise, the group of soldiers hiding behind the tank to seek shelter, including Dee, like in the picture, decide to help Bill and Thomas dig the hole. In the end, they make it in time and shoot the German-88 down. This picture is essential to the chapter; it gives us more context on the chapter's events. Furthermore, shelter behind tanks was a significant part of the invasion of Normandy as the tank had a big body, enough to shelter many people, as seen and sown in the picture and book.]]> 2022-05-28 21:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203149068 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203151389 The tank members did not spot the other German-88 farther away in this chapter. It resulted in the Sherman tank that just shot down a German-88 getting blown into pieces, killing everyone inside it. What Dee saw further traumatized him as he saw a fellow soldier he was talking to just a few seconds ago die before his eyes; how a person who would think and have emotions a few seconds ago is now just a lifeless mass. The author enhances the feeling of trauma by writing it from the perspective of the witness of the death. It shows how painfully emotionless a death is in ww2 as it is too prevalent on the battlefield, and soldiers have to move on, or else they will end up like them. The soldier in the picture resembles Dee as he too was probably affected by the horrors of the battlefield. In the photo, the feeling of soldiers being lifeless, emotionless masses are felt. This is because society perceives the definition of living and human being unique, as no one is perfect. Still, in the picture, all of the soldiers are wearing the same things, with the same lifeless facial expressions, as if they were robots, unable to feel, being identical to each other. At the start of the battle, Dee would help any fallen soldiers despite putting his life at risk; and now, Dee chooses to ignore all the voices calling for help, prioritizing staying alive.]]> 2022-05-28 21:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203151389 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203239690 In this chapter, Henry Allen was a part of the first medic groups to reach Normandy during the invasion. This picture shows a group of medics helping injured people in the war. As you can see, behind are the medical tents where Henry heals people. I chose this picture as it gives more context and a better view of what a medical infantry was and how they operated in WW2. Since the picture shows a post-battle situation of the medical infantry, it doesn't show how understaffed medics are during the war and how scary it is to rush into the battlefield to carry soldiers into the tents to save. Even though the Nazis weren't supposed to shoot medics on the battlefield, they still did despite being unarmed and doing no harm, making the job so hard and taxing. The medics also have to work tirelessly without breaks. Every time they do, an opportunity to save a life gets taken away.]]> 2022-05-29 03:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203239690 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203246282 I believe the book, If The Allies had Fallen by Dennis Showalter is crucial to read after finishing the book Allies by Alan Gratz as it talks more about the importance of historical events like D-day in ww2. The Big Ben is covered with a red Nazi flag on the book cover, showing that the Nazis had captured Great Britain, which illustrates the title. Based on the different solutions that might have happened in the book, If The Allies had Fallen, the course of the book Allies might have also changed. Unlike Allies, If The Allies had Fallen focuses more on the historical events and the analytical aspect of the war. In contrast, Allies focuses more on the first-hand experiences of "heroes" and the true horrors of the war and the Nazis. Therefore, I believe it would be an interesting read for people who have never really read non-narrative books. It would also be fascinating to approach more events of ww2 more generally in an analytical aspect and not an emotional approach that focuses on the soldiers' experience when reading the book Allies.]]> 2022-05-29 03:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203246282 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203246552 After reading Allies by Alan Gratz, I would recommend readers to read The Boy in The Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. This is because the book Allies focuses on the fighting perspective of the Allies in the D-Day Normandy Invasion and the tragedy of war. The Boy in The Striped Pajamas focuses on the ethical standpoint of the war and writes more about how Nazis did cruel things to the Jewish people and the tragedy of the Holocaust and concentration camps. They had to endure while all they could do was wait for the Allied forces to rescue them or try to escape. Even though the book Allies also talks about the horrors of war, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas brings it to another level. The Boy In The Striped Pajamas is about a nine-year-old boy named Bruno from a wealthy German family at the beginning of the HolocaustHolocaust. He is forced to move with his family from Berlin when his father is appointed a war commander. Sick and tired of his new home, Bruno discovers a nearby concentration camp with people dressed in striped outfits hence the book cover's appearance. At that time, Bruno was not aware of the whole situation. So, upon meeting Schmuel, a boy around his age, through the fence. He starts to visit him every day as Bruno and Schmuel realize that they have much in common, but the wall separating their lives imposes devastating consequences that will affect their lives forever, whether they will have one or not. All of the main characters fought on the front lines and witnessed the first-hand cruelty of the Nazis. While the main character Dee and the main character in The Boy In The Striped Pajamas seem different in the stories, they are relatively similar in many ways. Both characters are and used to be wealthy Germans and have seen the true nature of Führer and have retaliated. The main things that separate them are their age and the development of their realization of the Nazis. Just because Bruno's father has chosen not to do anything about the HolocaustHolocaust, staying with Germany and Dee's father didn't, Dee moved to America to fight against what he believes is wrong, while, Bruno gets heavily affected by the ethically wrong things Dee is fighting against. I think the two books will give future readers more perspectives on the war and change what you think about and the context of each book after reading both.]]> 2022-05-29 03:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203246552 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203264954 I believe this video is critical to watch as it gives us the basic facts about what happened on D-day, especially on Omaha beach, where the main characters in the book were fighting. Because this video only consists of facts, there is no bias, giving you a basic, accurate understanding of D-day and giving you context for other materials related to D-day. This video can tell you information like when the invasion happened, how many soldiers were there, what they had to do, etc. There is also information about Eisenhower's planning for the war months before it started.]]> 2022-05-29 04:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203264954 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203265032 I believe this video is essential to watch after reading the book as the video gives us context and tells us more about D-day in a first-hand account. The veteran provides us with accurate basic information about his experience during his life and D-day. There might also be untold stories that have not come to light about the world war or some things you didn't know about. For example, before watching that video, I did not know how the Allied forces put rubber tanks to trick Hitler into thinking they were invading Calais. Watching this video is also crucial as it gives you more perspectives to look at D-day, giving you a more accurate and stable view and opinion on the battle. After reading the book, some readers might still underestimate the horror of D-day. Watching the video will show them how horrible the war was as the memories were "unforgettable" coming from a veteran with a first-hand account. In the video, the veteran states how German planes would bomb them every night on the English Channel. It is essential to be aware of how the war was to give the right amount of credit to the right people.]]> 2022-05-29 04:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203265032 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203773170 In this chapter, Henry meets Lieutenant Richard Hoyte, and he is the person who made Henry's life a living hell before the war. Hoyte, during his training days, showed Henry the reality of segregation. Henry got kicked out of the bus and got punished by Hoyte because Hoyte himself made him get off the bus that was going to get them to the base as a few white people were late, taking their seats. Even though that was the case, Henry demonstrated an incredibly selfless act, prioritizing saving allied soldiers no matter who they were and putting his grudges away. To his surprise, Hoyte thanked him for saving his life and was grateful for him, which had never happened to Henry from a white person. The picture I put is a portrait of a black medic, Waverly B. Woodson Jr. During the war, he saved dozens of wounded troops on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Despite being severely wounded himself, Woodson nearly didn't make it ashore. His landing craft exploded after hitting a mine, and he was wounded. But when he made it to the beach, he worked for 30 hours to save lives, including pulling four men from the ocean before he collapsed. I chose this image as Woodsen reminds me of Henry as they both show the same virtues and qualities of a hero, not letting discrimination of their race stop them from achieving great things.]]> 2022-05-29 22:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203773170 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203782584 This picture shows a group of battlefield medics operating on several injured soldiers. This happened in the book as Henry did operations on several people without rest. I believe this picture best suits the chapter to give context and show how busy a medic tent during the war is. This picture is not precisely the situation Henry did not have a coat on him. The emotions the medics give off in the picture fit how Henry was in the book, as he was focused and determined to save as many soldiers as he could, putting aside his fatigue. Despite having mortar shells hit close by, "showering the top of Henry's tent with sand." (p.187) Ignoring the fight raging all around him.]]> 2022-05-29 23:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2203782584 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2204087210 This is an image of a sucking chest wound. A sucking chest wound is a hole in the chest that makes a new pathway for air to travel into the chest cavity. When the chest cavity is expanded to inhale, air not only goes into the mouth and nose like usual, but it also goes into the hole. Henry spots a soldier having a sucking chest wound in the book, even though there is no visible hole. Despite that fact, Henry sees that the soldier has blue fingers, proving that there is a sucking chest wound. He was about to perform a surgery where he put an occlusive bandage and got the air out of the lungs. But because there was no external wound, the injured soldier's friend refused to let him do surgery on him because he did not trust him and didn't believe there was a wound because it was internal. He was also getting frustrated as Henry prioritized the soldier with the sucking chest wound over him and stalled on his burn marks. This diagram gives us more context of what it is and is essential to the chapter as it revolves around the wound, so readers know it is crucial.]]> 2022-05-30 04:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2204087210 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2204963464 Racism was prevalent during the battle. In the chapter, the injured soldier's friend goes as far as to find a white medic to disprove Henry's observation as he did not trust a black man to operate on his friend. To his surprise, the other medic praised Henry for his observation skills and got mad at the soldier's friend for calling a medic over just to prove a point. He told to soldier that other people were dying every second, and that might have been a chance to save someone he came over. The picture demonstrates discrimination during battles and wars. It shows a segregated unit with only black troops invading Normandy beach, the beach, and the bloodiest invasion with the most casualties, hence Bloody Normandy.]]> 2022-05-30 18:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2204963464 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2204972972 I believe this song best fits the operation bathing suit and the book as a whole. In the chapter "Operation Bathing Suit," Monique Marchand sings "J'attrendai" by Rina Ketty to calm her down. "J'attrendai" translates to "I will wait," which Monique Marchand was doing for a very long time. This song was popular during WWII because people and civilians who have been affected by the war find it relatable as that is what they have been doing since the Germans took over France in 1940. I thought this song was essential to the book, so I chose it for the book "Allies."  ]]> 2022-05-30 18:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2204972972 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2204979140 Dee was so afraid that he hid against the seabed for hours without realizing it in the chapter. He was too scared to continue advancing as he was already lucky enough to reach it, just enough angle to block the Nazi bullets coming at them. Furthermore, if he left the seabed and ran towards the Nazi bunkers and territory, he would've just run directly into the wave of bullets. In this sketch of D-day from the seawall view, you can see how the seabed protects the soldiers from getting shot. This is happening in the book now as Dee and other soldiers hide behind the seabed. At the seabed, Dee can see a clearer picture of what is happening. How horrifying and uncoordinated the attack was, how much of a massacre the battle was. Just in front of the line of soldiers were piles of soldiers who died just trying to run to the seawall. In the book, even though it was just 10 yards between the tank cover and seawall, many soldiers still died in between that.]]> 2022-05-30 18:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2204979140 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205012885 As you can see in this picture, Dee can see everything happening from the shore. From where he and the other soldiers were, they saw a lucky person who survived all the bullets and got missed getting hit by an exploding hedgehog at one point. All the soldiers beside the seabed were all cheering him on even though he couldn't hear them, telling him where to seek shelter from. As he leaves the tank shelter and runs for the seabed, he gets shot. In the picture, you can see soldiers lying, dead, without having reached the seabed. One of the soldiers who did not make it, lying down in front of the line of soldiers in the picture was probably the lucky soldier.]]> 2022-05-30 19:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205012885 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205017693 After the soldier got shot dead on the ground in front of Dee, Dee felt the need to bring the dead soldier beside the seawall. Maybe, he was still alive. Dee risked his life, rushing towards the soldier on the ground, dragging him towards the seawall, finishing the dead soldier's unfinished mission. In this picture, The black-and-white photo shows a group of soldiers pulling a helmetless soldier out of the English Channel. He tightly clenched his hands, and his knees scraped across the rocky shore. Two Americans grip his arms on each side, desperately dragging the man's almost limp body away from danger as the man has nearly given up after a long battle, trying to get onshore. This situation is similar to what Dee was doing as both of them show identical virtues, risking their own lives for a slim chance of others surviving.]]> 2022-05-30 19:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205017693 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205150909 Out of the four books, They called us Enemies, Mares' War, Code Talker, and Allies; I chose the book Allies as I have read many books written by Alan Gratz and have enjoyed them. Especially the format of how there are several main characters. Furthermore, all the books I have read about WW2 were not from a battle perspective that focused on D-day, which I was not familiar with. Unlike the other books by Gratz, the book's formatting also consists of several main characters, but more so on how the other main characters mentioned in the book support and give context to the first protagonist mentioned in the story, Dee. Dee is a 16-year-old soldier from Philadelphia who escaped his home country, Germany, to enlist in the American army. His role was to invade Normandy beach and go further towards Berlin. The other main characters consist of Sid, Dee's Jewish friend, accompanying him during the invasion. An eleven-year-old Samira Zidane racing along the road outside their village in German-occupied northern France, secretly working with the French resistance movement—slowing down Nazis' supplies, attacks, and saving civilians from getting harmed by the Nazis. Nineteen-year-old Lance Corporal James McKay of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion from Winnipeg, Manitoba. With him is Lance Corporal Samuel Tremblay, a Cree Indian from Quebec. Their role was to defeat the Nazis from inside the villages so the invaders from the beaches won't have a hard time after reaching penetrating through the German front lines. Private Bill Richards is a nineteen-year-old Sherman tank driver in the Royal Dragoons, in charge of invading the beach they land on. Corporal Henry Allen belongs to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, an all-black unit in the segregated US Army whose role as a medic is to rescue and heal injured Allied soldiers on the battlefield, and Monique Marchand, a civilian who aids a wounded man on the beach. This book tells us basic information and uncovers many untold horrors of D-day. Gratz also brings to the surface many untold stories and under-credited heroes in D-day like Samira and Henry. These people also fight fearlessly on the front lines. Despite that, people don't see people like them as heroes as they don't have guns and armor to face and attack the German front lines directly. I believe other vocal points of this book are how it gives a diverse perspective of the war with people with unique backgrounds and roles and incorporates what many different people experienced during the war. Despite how different they are, they are still somewhat the same and linked to each other, in some cases, even meeting each other in the book, as they all have the same mission, to successfully invade Normandy and defeat the Nazis once and for all. After reading this book, I now have a more solid understanding of the D-day invasion. I am now aware of how there was not only racism but also other types of prejudices like Syrian and Jewish discrimination in the war. I am also now know the untold roles that were vital to the success of D-day and the true horrors of war Gratz brings light to, as mentioned earlier. I would recommend this book to audiences who want to find a good balance between an informational, narrative, emotional, and realistic book that keeps you on your toes.]]> 2022-05-30 23:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205150909 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205184954 Dee reunites with Sid with an injured leg after a long time at the start of the battle. Dee sees Sid after seeing him injured in a medic tent as Dee was helping the medic, Henry, carry an injured soldier inside the tent. This picture shows two soldiers hugging, probably after a battle. In the context of the book, those two people would be Sid and Dee hugging as they reunite. The picture also shows Sid and Dee's emotions as they were excited and relieved to meet their lifetime friend after thinking they had lost each other forever. Dee was so excited and focused on surviving that he forgot his gun. Sid and Dee's reuniting also gives them more hope and determination for the battle as they can fight alongside each other again, not being lonely and lost amidst the struggle, which was most likely how both of them were thinking before. The chapter shows this as Dee was depressed and broken, giving up and just trying to survive and make it till the end of the battle, just like the other soldiers besides the seawall, until he reunited with Sid. ]]> 2022-05-31 00:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205184954 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205190789 In this chapter, the line of soldiers hiding beside the seawall, including Lieutenant Mendoza, Dee, and Sid, decide to go through the broken seawall and take action quickly or else The German soldiers will kill them. After that, they break into one of the German bunkers, finding weapons like mortars that have wreaked havoc on the beach, killing all the Allied soldiers. They also killed all the Nazi soldiers in the bunker with only one casualty, which is nothing compared to the casualties in the battle but significant as there weren't many soldiers that passed the barrage of bullets, mines, and bombs, invading the bunkers yet. As Sid had an injured leg, he did not get to get revenge and did not manage to kill a Nazi, making him frustrated. After emptying the first bunker, they prepare to continue, emptying the other German bunker on the other side of the beach. This picture shows the line of soldiers behind the seawall, including See, Sid, and Mendoza going through the seawall hole, advancing towards the German bunkers and territory. ]]> 2022-05-31 00:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2205190789 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206206957 This piece of primary source is a picture of General Eisenhower's order on D-day. I chose this picture as I believe it significantly contributes to the context of the book. In this piece of paper, we see how General Eisenhower praises the soldiers (about to fight on D-day) bravery and warns them as the upcoming battle with not be easily won, unlike any other action they have fought in. Lastly, General Eisenhower wished the soldiers luck, gave them confidence, and encouraged them. The soldiers will soon embark on an adventure that will not be like anything they had imagined. This piece of primary source is essential as it dramatically affects every soldier who is about to fight, giving them the determination to succeed. The book also contains a copy of it in the first book, further proving my point.]]> 2022-05-31 14:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206206957 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206208062 This primary source is a letter written by General Eisenhower himself in case of the invasion's failure. He talks about how the soldiers have fought hard throughout the attack, and if any case, he would be the one to blame. From this letter, we can tell how great a leader he was, owning up to his mistakes without fear, ready to receive the fitting consequences if he failed.]]> 2022-05-31 15:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206208062 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206219737 The Allied soldiers continued to advance to the next bunker and clear it. This picture shows the image of the Widerstandsnest, which was the exact German bunker Dee and Sid was going to invade in this chapter. This image shows the construction of the bunker. The bunker in the picture looks like it has a lot of closure and cover. It also had a lot of armor and concrete protecting it, making it impossible for the Allied soldiers to destroy.]]> 2022-05-31 15:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206219737 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206229209 In this chapter, after defeating the bunkers. They advanced further, eventually reaching a village. At first, they thought there was no one in the town, and everyone had fled. But it was a surprise attack as tanks and roof snipers started shooting them soon after entering the town. This is a picture of what it looked like when the Allied soldiers entered the town. The houses are broken down, with dusty and broken down concrete buildings, and not a single soul is seen anywhere. That is most likely what led the Allied Soldiers to think that no one was in town.]]> 2022-05-31 15:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206229209 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206443903 The soldiers try to seek shelter and find a way to destroy the Panzer tank. Destroying the tank was no easy feat as the Panzer tank was unfazed by any of the bullets fired at it. Luckily, A troop in the Allied group had a C2 bomb, which could cripple the tank. Therefore, Dee decides to sacrifice himself to throw the bomb onto the tank as the other soldiers divert the tank's attention. The picture I chose for the chapter shows an image of a German Panzer tank. Thick layers of armor cover the Panzer tank, with a machine gun on top powerful enough to destroy everything around its vicinity. ]]> 2022-05-31 17:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206443903 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206459868 As Dee executes the plan at his life's cost, he miraculously survives and is under the now crippled tank that couldn't move. He sees a grenade role under the tank as he panics. This picture perfectly shows how Dee was feeling in this chapter. After surviving this much and getting this far, he didn't just want to die and stop here. ]]> 2022-05-31 17:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206459868 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206460046 He overheard how all the civilians in this town were inside the church during that time. They decided that they would blow it up and received orders to retreat. After that, Dee quickly notifies Sid and the other soldiers. Sid realizes Dee was German as Dee understood what the Germans were talking about. At the end of the chapter, when Dee was trying to break open the church door, Sid aimed a gun in his direction, about to shoot. In the picture, you can see the situation in the chapter play out as a soldier aims his weapon not exactly but toward another soldier's direction. As that is the case, we are not sure if the soldier is shooting the soldier beside him or something else, which is what the readers are thinking about at the end of this chapter, as this was the same scenario.]]> 2022-05-31 17:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206460046 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206473421 In this chapter, despite Sid being enraged that Dee was German, he prioritized innocent peoples' lives and shot at the church door to break it, freeing all the women and children inside. After that, Sid proceeded to execute the Krauts despite Dee persuading him not to as it would be considered murder now they have surrendered. I chose a picture of the people parting ways as Dee and Sid parted ways after Sid realized Dee was German. This also fits the scene as the sun was setting in the chapter, the same as the picture. I believe the sun in the photo marks Dee and Sid's relationship, and as the sun starts to set, their friendship starts to end also.]]> 2022-05-31 18:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206473421 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206772485 This primary source shows footage of battle medics during the Invasion of Normandy. It also gives information about the medics during the battle, giving context to the video footage. This is an important video that deserves to be seen by people as it raises all the heroic deeds done by people who society does not consider heroes. This footage also relates to what Henry faced during the war and gives the reader more context on how the battle medics worked.]]> 2022-06-01 00:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206772485 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206783057 In this chapter, Gratz introduces a new character to the book. Her name was Monique Marchand, and she had been hiding inside a tiny beach hut from the morning to 8 pm as she heard soldiers outside all day. Monique was hungry and cold. Now that it was past curfew and she wasn't back yet, her mother would most likely be worried about her, and going back without any Nazis noticing would be nearly impossible. I chose this image for the chapter as I believe the song J'attendrai by Rina Ketty, which translates to I will wait perfectly describes what Monique has been and will still most likely be doing. This song is also a significant piece of Monique as she sings this song to calm down, which is also what she is constantly doing in the book.]]> 2022-06-01 00:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206783057 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206794100 2022-06-01 00:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206794100 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206798791 In this chapter, Monique says how she isn't afraid and disgusted around blood and how this drew her in to doing first aid. I chose an image of a dislocated finger as in the chapter, Monique thinks back to a time when she helped perform first aid to a boy who dislocated his fingers, hence the picture on top. This chapter shows the personality of Monique and how nice she is, in this book, putting her life at risk to help others, prioritising other people over her.]]> 2022-06-01 00:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206798791 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206801118 In this chapter, Monique sees a woman doctor meeting her while helping the boy, allowing Monique to work with her. I believe this picture best suits the essence of this chapter as the chapter mainly talks about women medics. Natalia Peshkova (the girl you see in the picture bandaging an injured soldier) was someone who was drafted into the Russian Army when she was just 17. Despite coming from a poor background, she did everything to protect and help wounded soldiers on the front lines as a combat medic. She was hurt three times for her efforts. But Peshkova's unmatched strength and determination kept her going. I believe this woman is very similar to the girl medic Dorothy and Monique in the book as all of them show the same positive virtues, attitudes, and intentions.]]> 2022-06-01 00:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206801118 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206808992 In this chapter, a soldier on the battlefield looks down on Dorothy and Monique, confronts Monique and Dorothy, and orders them off the beach. He says that nobody who can't dig a latrine (toilet) shouldn't be allowed in battle. Dorothy responds by saying that she'll dig up the prettiest toilet he ever saw. I chose a picture of discrimination on the battlefield. This picture shows the Military's Only All-Black Female Band that battled the War Department and Won. As you can tell, women were looked down upon like Dorothy and Monique and were given minor roles to do on the battlefield. In the pictures case, this black woman unit are left to play music on the battlefield, without any weapons and armor to protect themselves. Hiding and Seeking shelter was also hard for them as they had to stay together and carry instruments with them, leaving them a higher chance of dying in war.]]> 2022-06-01 01:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206808992 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206819014 In this chapter, Dorothy and Monique see Dee injured on the ground as he was injured because of a mine. Upon seeing Dee, they rush to him and start to bandage him up. I chose a picture of a man lying unconscious as Dee was also lying down on the floor after stepping on the mine.]]> 2022-06-01 01:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206819014 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206826790 In this chapter, Dee slowly becomes conscious, and he recovers under the care of Monique. He realized that the Allied forces had control over Bayeux, and the Nazis had run away. However, although the Allies came out victorious today, they still have so far to go. Dee watches as Henry Allen struggles to get a drink because he is black. I chose an image of the sun because it shows us how we are far away from the sun as we are far away from everyone to be liberated and treated equally.]]> 2022-06-01 01:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206826790 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206834020 In this chapter, Dee and Sid reunite, and Sid realizes that Dee hated Germans as much as he did. It was also wrong and immoral to kill them, making him just as bad as the Nazis. Even though he murdered a few Nazis, he has calmed down enough to think. I do not blame him for the murder, as it was nothing compared to what the Germans did to the Jews. I chose this image to reflect the peace and happiness Sid and Dee shared in the last chapter. I feel like this image represents the book's theme, which talks about how people are stronger together. The people holding hands shows that they are one, working and fighting together. The Allies conquered Bayeux because they were fighting with all their strength and passion for liberating France as a group, not because of an individual's strength. Whatever happens to them, they will either lose or win together. The picture with the hands with different skin colors also shows the readers their objective as a group, to stop discrimination against people with differences, as people are not doing it in the book. Henry gets discriminated against because he is black, while Samira is discriminated against because she is Syrian. Even though it has improved a little bit from our history, we still have a long way, as mentioned in the past chapter analysis.]]> 2022-06-01 01:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2206834020 jso231 https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2207552051 2022-06-01 13:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jso231/mp4k5x5pu4glx6ux/wish/2207552051