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History.com site visitors can become a virtual eyewitness to history with the downloadable WWII Experience. Surrounded by realistic graphics, visitors can see what it was like to escort bombers into enemy territory, defend PT boats in a naval battle and engage in tank warfare in North Africa.

System Requirements:
  • Broadband Internet Connection
  • Windows 2000/XP and/or higher
  • 2.4Ghz processor
  • 512 MB RAM (512-1024 recommended)
  • 128 MB DirectX 9 compatible video card
  • DirectX 9 compatible sound card
  • DirectX Version 9
  • 600Mb hard drive space

WWII Experience

History.com site visitors can become a virtual eyewitness to history with the downloadable WWII Experience. Surrounded by realistic graphics, visitors can see what it was like to escort bombers into enemy territory, defend PT boats in a naval battle and engage in tank warfare in North Africa.

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  • D-Day Invasion
    D-Day Invasion

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    On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy and turned the tides of World War II.

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  • French Resistance
    French Resistance

    Video Clip (3:15)

    David Keran's grandfather was an OSS agent working with the French Resistance during WWII and left behind films of his experiences.

    Video Clip (3:15)
  • At the Battle of the Bulge
    At the Battle of the Bulge

    Video Clip (3:34)

    Jim Banks' neighbor, Herm Graebner, shared with him the films of his journey through Germany and France during WWII.

    Video Clip (3:34)
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor
    Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Video Clip (1:49)

    On December 7, 1941, Japan launches a surprise attack on American soil at Pearl Harbor.

    Video Clip (1:49)
  • Battle of Stalingrad
    Battle of Stalingrad

    Video Clip (2:21)

    In July 1942, the Nazi Army bombs the Soviet city of Stalingrad, launching one of the bloodiest battles in history.

    Video Clip (2:21)
  • North Africa Campaign
    North Africa Campaign

    Video Clip (1:41)

    After Italy declares war, the Allies fight the Axis powers in North Africa for control of the Mediterranean.

    Video Clip (1:41)

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