This map from UPI shows the 50-mile stretch of the Normandy coastline that was divided into five sectors: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. American troops attacked Utah and Omaha beaches.

Normandy, France, is a major destination for tourists fascinated by the events of D-Day. Here's a look at 12 of the outstanding D-Day sites every visitor should see.

Top secret D-Day invasion maps that were drawn up to confuse Hitler's troops defending France are uncovered in suitcase belonging to a veteran who stormed Normandy ...

On this day, Operation Overlord began as Allied forces lined up against the Axis powers and began an invasion of Normandy, France. More than 5,000 ships and 150,000 troops began landing on the ...

Invasion: Normandy also includes a few French and Russian designs to the mix. The game also has a new map. After all, it wouldn't make sense to fight the Normandy campaign in the Black Forest now ...

The maps “showed railways, roads, churches, ... April 11, 2024. D-Day, took place on June 6, 1944, the invasion of the beaches at Normandy in France by Alied forces during World War II. ...

Flannery said that Iwanski’s map is a guide to the air campaign invasion of Normandy. “There are a lot of reproductions out there,” he said.

Christian Lamb Made Maps to Guide the Crews Landing Crafts at Normandy on D-Day LONDON (AP) — Working alone in a tiny office in London, Christian Lamb tried to make sure British troops were in ...

Christian Lamb who was a serving Wren at the time of D-Day, looks through a photograph album at her home in London, Thursday, April 11, 2024. D-Day, took place on June 6, 1944, the invasion of the ...

Christian Lamb who was a serving Wren at the time of D-Day, looks through a photograph album at her home in London, Thursday, April 11, 2024. D-Day, took place on June 6, 1944, the invasion of the ...