D-Day

You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you .... I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.

– Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Army radio operator from Pittsburgh received Medal of Honor for D-Day bravery

Home | D-Day | June 6, 1944 | The United States ArmyThe U.S. Army remembers June 6, 1944: The World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.

The Decision That Changed The World

As the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the course of history by launching the D‑Day invasion of France.

D-Day - World War II - HISTORY.comFind out more about the history of D-Day, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com

D-Day Medics: Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore

Remembering D-Day Medics, Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore

National D-Day MemorialWebsite of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation

How the D-Day Invasion Was PlannedIn the August 1944 edition of Popular Mechanics, we explained how the Allies planned the greatest invasion in history.

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy and turned the tides of World War II.

Due to their inexperience many airborne troops including those of Fox Company loaded themselves up too much for their jump into Normandy on D-Day.

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D-Day

You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you .... I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.

– Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

The Decision That Changed The World

D-Day Medics: Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore

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