On this day in history, the D-Day operation of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air and sea forces of the Allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military ...
The military history and culinary traditions of Normandy, France meet in a tasteful and secretive enclave behind the walls of a 12th-century castle, a short distance from D-Day landmarks Omaha Beach ...
GILROY, Calif. - A 12-year-old history buff from Gilroy is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. He is one of eight kids from across the country chosen to visit the beaches of Normandy France. It ...
Normandy is renowned worldwide for its culture, cuisine, and outstanding natural beauty, but for over a millennium its history has shaped not only France, but also the world. It was the seat of kings, ...
American D-Day vet Anthony Pagano arrives at Charles de Gaulle airport, Saturday, June 1, 2024, in France for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. (Thomas Padilla/AP) ...
TOLEDO, Ohio — On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, 73,000 of them American. In total, the landings claimed the lives of over 4,400 troops. And on Thursday, 80 years ...
FORT KNOX, Ky. — Every year on June 6th, the United States and its NATO partners commemorate the sacrifice, bravery, and honor of those who participated in one of the most extensive amphibious ...