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Behind Enemy Lines – The 82nd and 101st Airborne On D-Day

The amphibious landings of D-Day were hours away when the first combat missions by the US Army started in France. The invasion of Normandy began…

Gold, Juno And Sword – The British and Canadian Landings on D-Day

Today, the Normandy landings might be most associated with the iconic photos of Omaha Beach, but let us not forget that there were five sectors…

Dramatic Original Footage of D-Day Landings At Omaha Beach (Watch)

Original, dramatic footage of the Normandy invasion which took place on June 6th, 1944. This footage follows the American soldiers as they begin the liberation…

D-Day – 15 Stunning Photos & Footage of Allied Airborne Forces

6th June 1944, Operation Overlord, D-Day and Airborne Landings Today is the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. On this day, more than half a century ago,…

Ham & Jam – The Daring Glider Operation To Take Pegasus Bridge

On the night before D-Day, as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy, 181 men of the Glider Infantry of the British 6th Airborne Division…

These D-Day Numbers Will Blow Your Mind

Here are the numbers that tell you everything you need to know about D-Day. 2 Mulberry Harbours: A raid on Dieppe had taught the British…

Polish Agency Looking to Remove Soviet-era Monuments

An agency in Poland is trying to have Soviet monuments removed from the streets and installed in “educational parks”. The agency claims that the monuments…

A 90 Year Old Decorated War Veteran Returns to D-day Beaches For The First Time

John Mcilroy Shanks is a war hero who bravely fought in World War II over seven decades ago. He has made a moving pilgrimage to…

3 Ancient Battles That Ended In a Complete Bloodshed

From the dawn of time to the new era, a great many lives had been lost on the battlefield. It is not only about the…

The 100th Anniversary Of The Watery Grave of Lord Horatio Kitchener

June 5th, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Lord Kitchener One of the most iconic images from WWI is the recruitment poster…

John Glenn, Astronaut and Senator Flew 59 Combat Missions In WWII And Shot Down 3 Russian MiG-15s in Korea

John Glenn, born July 18th, 1921, is currently the oldest living former U.S. senator. Before his 25-year career in the Senate (1974-1999), however, he earned…

5 Epic One-Man Dare Devil Rampages In The History in War

The mood of war is one of frustration, chagrin, and uncertainty. Some choose to fight on to the bitter end, even snatching victory from seemingly…