Why Veterans Day falls on November 11
On November 11, Americans around the country honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. This was because World…
Canadian combat cameraman’s World War II experiences
Canadian Army Sgt. Hugh McCaughey’s letters and footage of World War II have left detailed records that will help the world remember the war and the aftermath of D-Day. On…
Bedford, Virginia, celebrates the 71st anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 2015, the world honored the 71st anniversary of D-Day. People gathered at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, a town that lost the largest percentage of…
RT @WWIIletterlover: Cdr. D McCampbell, third highest scoring US fighter ace @USNavy @WWarII @WWIImuseum @WWIIpix @WW2Facts @HISTORY @thehi…
(about 1 year ago)Jun 06, 1944 - 23:59 [#DDay] Many Allied objectives for D-Day remain unachieved, but all five Allied beachheads hav… https://t.co/HUqM5SazaV
(about 1 year ago)Jun 06, 1944 - 21:00 [#DDay] On Utah Beach and east of the Orne River, Allied gliders bearing reinforcements begin… https://t.co/DHUozjOyWm
(about 1 year ago)Jun 06, 1944 - 20:00 [#DDay] The Allies secure Colleville-sur-Med. #wwii https://t.co/zRVtELZ6Gg
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