The German Paratroopers of Fallschirmjäger Regiment 6, also known as FJR6 would face their American counterparts of the 101st Airborne on D-Day, behind Utah Beach on the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy ...
On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the biggest amphibious landing operation the world has ever seen - Operation Neptune. In all five sectors allied troops, despite the element of surprise, sustained ...
WWII veteran Jake Larson has died at 102. Here, Larson meets youths during ceremonies commemorating the 81st anniversary of D-Day on June 6 in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy. (Thomas Padilla/AP) PARIS — ...
An unsound operation of war -- Steadfast and loyal -- Overture to Overlord -- Night of nights -- Hitting the silk -- All-Americans -- So this is France -- Get in there and take chances -- Something to ...
"An interactive history with removable artifacts"--Cover. Includes 2 folded sheets in pocket on p. 3; 'Pocket guide to France' (20 p.) in pocket on p. 4; [10] p. booklet and folded sheet in pocket on ...