70th anniversary of D-Day | War History

Unique collection of D-Day vessels to dock in Torquay

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Historical World War II vessels will be making its way to Torquay Harbor this April. The unique collection will visit Torbay giving its residents and…

Lost D-Day Helmet Finally Reunited with Its Canadian Owner

Approximately seventy years ago, George Johnston was a member of the North Shore Regiment’s B Company in the Second World War. From 1940 to 1946,…

On The Omaha and Utah Beaches of Normandy, We Will Never Forget

On a normal day, crossing the English Channel from Britain to France can be quite an experience. On any given day, there are slight swells…

American President, Barak Obama, will go to France for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day

American President Barack Obama will make the trip to France in June to mark the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. He made the announcement on Tuesday,…

Big Lottery Fund Helps Veterans be able to Commemorate D-Day

The York Press reported on December 23rd, 2013 that Normandy veterans from York have been blessed with a large lottery grant. The veterans plan on…

WWII gravestones in Normandy restored for 70th Anniversary of D-Day landings

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Preparations get underway as Normandy gears for the 70th anniversary of D-Day landings. Officials say that part of the preparation is the restoration of thousands…