One of the last D-Day heroes has fulfilled his final wish, being granted a medal recognizing his role in the historic ...

In response, the Navy began forming specialized demolition teams in 1942. These early units were created from experienced ...

Francis "Jim" Grant, a Royal Marine and one of the last surviving British D-Day soldiers, died last week at 101.

The date of Operation Overlord was among the most closely guarded secrets of the war. Even many senior officers were ...

Day, a pivotal moment in WWII. Hear firsthand stories and reflections from those who experienced the bravery, sacrifice, and ...

Day, the young soldiers of the infamous 12th SS "Hitlerjugend" Division found themselves trapped in a new kind of hell. This ...

There have been a great many books written about the 6 June 1944 invasion of Normandy by allied forces. Sir Max Hastings made ...

OUISTREHAM, France(AP) — The captain of the giant Royal Navy battleship called his officers together to give them a first morsel of one of World War II’s most closely guarded secrets: Prepare ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Faith Lutheran Church of Knoxville celebrated the milestone birthday of one of its members on Sunday. World ...

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Veterans were honored at the National D-Day Memorial on Tuesday. "I love my country and I'll serve it again if I have to," said Veteran Daniel Villarial. The D-Day Memorial held ...

Plans have been submitted to place a D-Day 80 beacon next to the Landing Craft Tank on Southsea seafront. The beacon would sit on land between the Landing Craft Tank and the entrance to the D-Day ...

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — David Jones celebrated his 101st birthday in Brooksville, surrounded by family and friends. He was ...