This battle was one of the most critical engagements of the Normandy invasion - without victory here, the success of D-Day itself could have been at risk. Many people know about Omaha Beach ...

came down to the battle for a slice of beach only six miles long and two miles wide.” — President Barack Obama on the 65th anniversary of D-Day 8. “Two kinds of people are staying on this ...

The battle that ensued is known historically as ... his fortunes that had begun when Allied troops landed in France on D-Day. Seeking to drive to the coast of the English Channel and split the ...

On its walls and columns are inscribed the names of the 22,440 men and two women in British units who lost their lives on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy. His health permitting, ...

He fought in the Battle of the Bulge during the winter of ... Like many organizations across the world, the National D-Day Memorial Foundation is hosting events this week to commemorate the ...

A Battle of Britain Memorial flypast is among ... communities to the national waterways network. Alongside The D-Day Darlings, festival organisers said historic and working boats would be lining ...