Remembering Our Heroes on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
By
William Pascucci
It was the early morning on June 6, 1944, in Normandy, France, when the allied armies consisting of land, air and naval forces...
Traffic Conditions for D-Day’s 75th Anniversary
D-Day Overlord
There have been more restrictions on motor vehicle traffic for the 75th anniversary of D-Day events in...
UNESCO Ponders Making D-Day Landing Beaches a World Heritage Site
While considered hallowed ground in many countries, the historic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France, have not been seriously considered as a UNESCO World...
Normandy Bites: A Culinary Journey for Tourists
Beyond the poignant historical sites and picturesque landscapes, the Normandy region of France offers a rich and diverse culinary experience for tourists. From creamy...
Military History Sites in Boston
BOSTON—No other city in America can offer a visitor so comprehensive a look back through our nation's history as Boston. From the site of...
Visit to Buenos Aires, An Argentine Adventure
By Jerry Bastarache
When a cold winter chills your soul, get yourself down to Argentina as quick as you can. Below the equator, it is...
Military History Sites to Visit in Chicago
(Photo courtesy of Marcus Qwertyus, Wikimedia)
If you fly into either of Chicago’s main airports, there is military history associated with each.
O’Hare International Airport is...
Additional Airborne Sites West of the Merderet River
Additional Airborne Sites West of the Merderet River
In addition to the Merderet River crossing sites we list in the “D-Day Visitor’s Handbook,” there are...
The Saga of the U-505
Late in the forenoon watch on Sunday, June 4, 1944, a sonar man on USS Chatelain reported a suspicious contact 800 yards off the...
Normandy Museum Features D-Day Underwater Wrecks
Cover Photo: Stuart Tank recovered in the English Channel (Kevin Dennehy).
COMMES, France—One of the more interesting museums in Normandy, and often overlooked, is the...
