World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating the 79th anniversary of D-Day on Normandy beaches to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.
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An American flag, left, and French flag lay at headstones in the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, Monday June 5, 2023. Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the decisive but deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control. An American flag, left, and French flag lay at headstones in the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, Monday June 5, 2023.
ON OMAHA BEACH, France — An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day as ceremonies were to
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