Tag: World War II
Medics Showed Bravery at Norman Church
ANGOVILLE-AU-PLAIN, France—An off-the-beaten-path medieval church was the scene of unbelievable heroism on a week in 1944 full of valor.
At the Romanesque church at Angoville-au-Plain,...
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...
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
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Hit the link above to see the historic moment, 0620, that the 29th Infantry Division hit...
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...
D-Day 75th Anniversary Calendar
D-Day 75th Anniversary
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The D-Day Visitor’s Handbook: Your Guide to the Normandy Battlefields and...
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Juno Beach Center Plans for D-Day’s 75th Anniversary
Juno Beach Center
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5,500 Names, 5,500 Canadian Stories
On 6 June 1944, 14,000 Canadians landed on Juno Beach as...