Louisiana honors those who fought and died on D-Day: Never forget

Louisiana honors those who fought and died on D-Day: Never forget

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana honors the brave and heroic men who served and died on D-Day in Normandy. Their courage and sacrifice shaped the course of history. Let us always remember these Louisiana men for their valor and dedication.  Looking back: New Orleans celebrates opening of D-Day Museum in 2000 U.S. Army First Lieutenant James Holstun III, Gibsland Staff Sergeant Alvin Rainey, New Orleans Staff Sergeant Clarence Uzee, Lockpo…

Let Us Never Forget Those Who Went Ashore on D-Day – The Boston Sun

Eighty years ago this week, on June 6, 1944, the United States and its allies launched the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Almost 133,000 troops, supported by 7,000 ships and 195,000 naval personnel, plus almost 12,000 aircraft, landed on the shores of Normandy, France on that fateful day. The brave soldiers who landed on those beaches knew what was awaiting them — batteries of German defenders who had a seemingly insurmountable…

Let Us Never Forget Those Who Went Ashore on D

Eighty years ago this week, on June 6, 1944, the United States and its allies launched the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Almost 133,000 troops, supported by 7,000 ships and 195,000 naval personnel, plus almost 12,000 aircraft, landed on the shores of Normandy, France on that fateful day. The brave soldiers who landed on those beaches knew what was awaiting them — batteries of German defenders who had a seemingly insurmountable…