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Normandy commemorates D-Day with small crowds, but big heart

Several ceremonies were being held Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and western Europe from Nazi control.

2 years ago

A look back at D-Day

On June 6, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower seized the moment to order airdrops of paratroopers and gliders behind enemy lines.

By Jon Guttman, History Net

2 years ago

Virginia town remembers the high price paid on D-Day

Twenty men from Bedford or the surrounding area were killed on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

4 years ago

‘Saving Private Ryan’ is heading back to theaters for the 75th anniversary of D-Day

Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) will be in 600 cinemas nationwide for just two days.

4 years ago

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