D-Day soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross after 81 yearsDecades after Staff Sgt. William Owens' heroic actions at La Fiere Bridge, his Bronze Star was posthumously upgraded thanks to the efforts of a veteran.By Dave Kindy2 weeks ago
A brief timeline of the Allies’ D-Day invasion of occupied FranceJune 6, 1944, began with Allied aircraft bombing German defenses in Normandy, followed by some 1,200 aircraft who carried airborne troops.13 months ago
Remembering D-Day: Key facts about the invasion that altered WWIIWith vets and world dignitaries gathering in Normandy to commemorate the landings' 80th anniversary, here's a look at how Operation Overlord unfolded.13 months ago
Centenarian vets are sharing their memories of D-Day, 80 years laterFew witnesses remain who remember the storied Allied assault and history’s biggest amphibious invasion.13 months ago
Last WWII vets converge on Omaha Beach for D-Day and fallen friendsVets, many of them centenarians and likely returning for one last time, pilgrimaged to what was the bloodiest of five Allied landings on June 6, 1944.13 months ago
Parachute jump over Normandy kicks off D-Day 80th anniversaryWWII vets are converging on France to revisit old memories, make new ones and hammer home a message D-Day survivors have repeated time and time again.13 months ago
