| Source | The Times, Imperial and Foreign News, Stockholm June 6th, reported in the Times June 7th 1944 |
| Event referred to | 6th June 1944: D-Day
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| Technological characteristics | Text file scanned in from microfiche print out |
| Description of the source | Newspaper article in English. Accessed through library microfiche archives of Times newspaper. |
| Contextualisation of the source | The Times is a long established British newspaper, conservative in nature. This report was one of a number which appeared over the days following the D-Day landings of June 6th 1944. |
| Interpretation of the source | This article focuses on the German response to the D-Day landings. It suggests that the government in Berlin is confused and surprised by the success of the initial allied attacks. It goes on to suggest that Germans are pleased that the attack has finally come and that it was expected.
In looking at this report consideration needs to be given to the idea that the report may be subjective in it’s interpretation of the D-Day events. The purpose of the article also needs to be looked at. The interpretation of the events may be aimed at intimidating the German command or public by emphasising the positive aspect of the invasion.
To the British public this newspaper article is positive and shows Germany in a confused light. It has to be remembered that this could be propaganda aimed at boosting British morale in the latter stages of the war.
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