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 ...

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 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, ...

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) ...

We walk the shores of Normandy where history shifted on D-Day during World War II. Filmed in 4K, these locations reveal how terrain, distance, and geography shaped one of the most decisive operations ...

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 ...

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 ...