| Source | The Times, June 7th 1944 |
| Event referred to | 6th June 1944: D-Day |
| Technological characteristics | Text file from scanned in microfiche printout |
| 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 provides another more personal and intimate view of the preparations for invasion as seen through the eyes of a correspondent with the merchant navy. In providing a view of these preparations set against the background of everyday life continuing, the article suggests a level of normalcy in the face of danger which could be regarded as heroic and brave.
The tone of pride and honour of the article is clear. The references to Britain’s maritime tradition provide another link between the present events and the past, providing an historical tone.
This article also highlights the multi-national approach to the invasion, suggestive of nations fighting against a common foe.
The lack of attacks from the German airforce is commented upon in such a way as to suggest surprise but also to suggest that had such an attack taken place, it would have been met with resistance.
Again the purpose of this article needs to be considered in terms of propaganda. Whilst providing facts it’s tone is also such as to boost the morale of the ordinary British people and contribute to a sense of pride and honour in their soldiers.
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