A recent poll by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission reveals that more than half of people aged 18-34 are unsure about what happened on D-Day. This finding highlights a significant gap in historical knowledge among younger generations. According to YouGov, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, only 37% of 18-24 year olds know 'a great deal' or 'a fair amount' about the landings, compared to 62% of all Britons and 81% of those aged 65 and older. Additionally, 58% of British Zoomers from Gen-Z say they don't know much or nothing at all about D-Day, which has been described as profoundly depressing. This data has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the education system in imparting crucial historical events to younger generations.
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58% of British Zoomers from Gen-Z say they don't know much or nothing at all about D-Day. I find this profoundly depressing. Our education system is failing. https://t.co/liUeIhMQHw https://t.co/4QQRUmAtNx
Ahead of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day tomorrow, how much do Britons know about the landings? % who know "a great deal" or "a fair amount" All Britons: 62% 18-24 year olds: 37% 65+ year olds: 81% https://t.co/yBJyKsutlo https://t.co/nvpQuEfnUx
It's shocking, isn't it? A recent poll by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission revealed that more than half of people aged 18-34 aren't sure what happened on D-Day. This isn't just a minor historical oversight; it's a glaring, neon sign of our collective failure to pass down… https://t.co/1dv2saMJBi