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D-day Defined
June 6, 1944, the day on which Allied forces landed in Normandy, France to begin a massive offensive against the Germans in the occupied territory of Europe.
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A patriot in our midst: Port resident receives France"™s highest honor for role in D-Day
Published August 20, 2008, 5:03 am, The Newburyport Current
On June 6, 1944, 19-year-old Jim Gabaree stormed the beaches of Normandy as a member of the 5th Ranger Battalion of the U.S. Army. The next day, he was wounded and left behind to die or be taken prisoner. Against the odds, he survived and went on to fight again and again and again.
2008 Prep Football: The Cover Boys
Published August 20, 2008, 1:24 am, The Salisbury Post
As you can tell from the cover, it's an election year, an occasion that allows Americans to combine two fall passions — choosing a president and watch ...
Woman organizing trip to Normandy
Published August 19, 2008, 10:13 pm, Leader-Telegram
CHIPPEWA FALLS - Walking along the beaches of Normandy where U.S. forces landed in World War II is a powerful experience, said Anne Keller. "I think it was amazing," Keller said. "How did anyone get through it? It is so emotional, to be in those spots, where all that happened."
` ... Let that be your goal'
Published August 19, 2008, 9:14 pm, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
UPLAND - Arthur Thomas still remembers the day when Norman Rockwell painted his portrait in 1955.
Family, Friends Pay Tribute To War Hero
Published August 19, 2008, 9:12 pm, Plant City Courier & Tribune
Ralph Scott, who survived some of World War II's most ferocious battles, died Aug. 4 at age 85.
Veterans honoured
Published August 19, 2008, 6:12 pm, St. Catharines Standard
It puts the huge toll of past world conflicts into perspective. Ninety Canadian soldiers have died since Canada began its mission in Afghanistan in 2002. But Second World War veteran Charlie Smith of St. Catharines remembers that during one phase of the D-Day invasion, “we lost 500 men [...]
Veterans named to "˜Hall of Honor'
Published August 19, 2008, 3:56 am, The Pampa News
Five area military veterans were honored Saturday as the newest members of the Panhandle Veterans Hall of Honor. The five were named at a banquet at 7 p.m. at the Pampa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1657.
Echoes of Dieppe
Published August 19, 2008, 1:33 am, Hamilton Spectator
Few survivors are with us, 66 years on. But Fred Engelbrecht, along with our prime minister, will honour the dead today.
Bobby Castillo, WWII veteran, longtime member of memorial honor detail, dies
Published August 18, 2008, 11:35 pm, The Press-Enterprise
Bobby Castillo's life revolved around service to his fellow veterans. As a young man, Mr. Castillo served in the Navy, took part in the epic D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944, and, days later, suffered serious wounds when his landing craft was hit by German fire.
World War II veteran takes one more turn at the controls of a B-24 Liberator
Published August 18, 2008, 9:31 pm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
More than 64 years ago, Frank Goldcamp served on his first combat mission as a co-pilot on a B-24 bomber, targeting a repair yard for German submarines on the North Sea. ...
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- Bedford Destination Guide | Smith Mountain Lake | Vacations 2 Discover: Yes, the famed 19th century Beale Treasure is buried in the mountains of Bedford, Virginia. But here you also will find the gold that spills from the sunsets over Smith Mountain Lake, the glory of the Peaks of Otter at dawn, and the solitude of hikes along the Appalachian Trail. Bedford is a harvest festival, the world-famous National D-Day Memorial, fine wines, glorious apples, rugged trails and trout-stocked waters. Bedford is a treasure trove of experiences.
- Wikijunior:Wor ld War II - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks: This wikijunior book is on the topic of 'World War II' with the target audience being those who are 10-12 years old. The project will cover significant events, the technology that was used, and some important people who were involved. There will be a main introduction and modules for each specific topic; there will also be a glossary. The project may also include other general interest articles about the war.
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- BBtv: "WWII Boatpunk," aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien with Todd Lappin - Boing Boing: We marvel (!) at the cool old retro-technolo gy that kept this behemoth boat running to and from the beaches of Normandy, and we meet the volunteer caretakers -- obsessive nerds just like us, only with white hair!
Wed Aug 6
- Timewatch "Bloody Omaha": A video showing three graphics designers recreating the Omaha Beach D-Day invasion with modern movie tech.
- D-Day tanks found on seabed - Telegraph
- Normandy to Berlin: Walking on hallowed ground
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