In honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, this article was republished with permission from the Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation. NORMANDY BEACHHEAD, June 12, 1944 – Due to a last … From nationalww2museum.org
In August, General George C. Marshall invited Morgan and Barker to Washington, D.C., for a five-day visit that ended up lasting six weeks. In August 1943, Marshall was considered the most … From nationalww2museum.org
WHY D-DAY? | THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM | NEW ORLEANS
From Utah and Omaha: Souvenirs from D-Day A look at the personal objects American soldiers collected during the D-Day landings, revealing how everyday items became lasting symbols of … From nationalww2museum.org
THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D–DAY - THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
D-Day LCVP (2428 × 1972) Assault troops approach Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. The original caption for this iconic US Coast Guard image reads "INTO THE JAWS OF DEATH — Down … From nationalww2museum.org
D-DAY TIMELINE | THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM | NEW ORLEANS
D-Day Timeline On June 6, 1944, Western Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, France, to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe. The timeline … From nationalww2museum.org
RESEARCH STARTERS: D-DAY - THE ALLIED INVASION OF NORMANDY
The “departure day” or D-Day for the operation was set for June 6. General Eisenhower’s decision put into motion an armada of over 7,000 naval vessels, including 4,000 landing craft and 1,200 … From nationalww2museum.org
D-Day Fact Sheet Invasion Date June 6, 1944 The Invasion Area The Allied code names for the beaches along the 50-mile stretch of Normandy coast targeted for landing were Utah, Omaha, … From nationalww2museum.org
LIVE BAIT AND 'WINDY' GROSS ON D-DAY - THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
Due to scheduling and weather, they were back on station at dawn, June 6, shepherding more gliders into France. During his D-Day flight, Gross got a look at the amassed armada of Allied … From nationalww2museum.org
V-E DAY: VICTORY IN EUROPE | THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM | NEW …
The Soviets, however, designated May 9 as V-E Day or Soviet Victory Day, based on the document signed in Berlin. News of Germany's surrender ignited joyous celebrations in cities … From nationalww2museum.org
D-DAY AND THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN - THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
D-Day. Initially set for June 5, D-Day was delayed due to poor weather. With a small window of opportunity in the weather, Eisenhower decided to go—D-Day would be June 6, 1944. … From nationalww2museum.org
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