The skies above Normandy were once again filled with Western soldiers jumping out of planes. 80 years after the Allied forces launched the massive D-Day invasion, veterans and civilians leapt out of C ...

Two local men have produced a new World War II documentary, “Normandy: A Bridge to History,” which will be featured at a free ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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, ...

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, France -- As the clock struck midnight on June 6, 1944, the droning hum of aircraft engines broke the quiet stillness of the dark hours. A young girl, 5-year-old Danièle "Dany" Patrix ...

NORMANDY, France — An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday's ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought ...

When Das Reich finally reached Normandy in June 1944, it arrived fragmented and under constant Allied air attack. Fighting through the hedgerows against British, Canadian, and American forces, the ...

Normandy is a region in France that truly has it all – dramatic coastlines, charming villages, fascinating cities, and a significant history. Here, you’ll find everything from medieval castles to ...