World War II's successful Operation Overlord took place on the coast of France. Although there were heavy Allied casualties, this invasion turned the tide in the war and helped lead to the fall of ...

a solemn observance to recognize the soldiers who turned the tables on Axis forces when they stormed the beaches of Normandy, France during World War II. So few of those veterans are still alive ...

Goss was among the first Americans to arrive on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Today, Goss is one of an estimated 100 to 150 World War II veterans returning there for ...

In 1997, Woodson was on the shortlist for the Medal of Honor when the first Black World War II soldiers were honored ... to protect troops along the beaches of Normandy from German fighter planes ...

Growing up, Samantha Baskind’s father would sometimes mention his “Uncle Nate,” who stormed the beaches of Normandy ... being attended by living World War II veterans as well as by President ...

Thanks to Normandy's unpredictable weather, you'll want to dress in layers (no matter the time of your visit) and bring rain gear, according to past visitors. World War II's successful Operation ...

The OSS was known for gathering intelligence during World ... the beaches of Normandy during the pivotal D-Day battle. "It's kind of hard to believe that you're already in this war and participate ...

American WWII veteran Bill Wall throws roses into the water during a wreath-laying ceremony at Utah Beach on Wednesday at Utah Beach, Normandy. The Associated Press OMAHA BEACH, France — As ...