Tag: Omaha Beach
29th Division Honors Fallen During 75th Anniversary of D-Day Invasion
VIERVILLE-SUR-MER, France—The top officer in the National Guard, and one of the oldest survivors of the D-Day landings, commemorated the 75th anniversary of the...
Friendship Built Through War Continues After 75 Years
Photos by Regina DeCoster
VIERVILLE-SUR-MER, France—The horror of war created a friendship for two families that has survived after...
D-Day Beaches’ UNESCO Bid Delayed
Sad quote: [T]he UNESCO committee responsible for reviewing such applications decided last year to take a step back and figure out how to deal with what it calls “sites associated with memories of recent conflicts.” A meeting on the matter is scheduled for next year.
Bloody Omaha, Part I
Remembering OMAHA BEACH after 75 years
I
On June 6 this year we will celebrate the...
Hedgerows Were Deadly to Fight In…
This video, taken during the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2014, shows the thickness of the hedgerows in Normandy. These...
Historic Moment the 29th Division Hit Omaha Beach
Military History Travel
Hit the link above to see the historic moment, 0620, that the 29th Infantry Division hit...
Mapping the Battle of Normandy
Mapping the Battle of Normandy
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Normandy Beaches Candidate for World Heritage Status
It's about time! Many tourists use these beaches as, well, beaches. People lay around on them in swim suits and...
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