On June 6, 1944, two brothers from Kansas landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. They promised to meet on the beach after the fighting was done—a promise that would remain unfulfilled.
In the June 7, 1944, edition of her newspaper column My Day, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt reflected on the news of the D-Day landings in Normandy and the long path ahead to victory in Europe.
Career newspaper photographer Eliot Kamenitz reflects on his father’s role as a glider pilot on D-Day and in two other military actions in Europe, and the pivotal importance of the D-Day experience in his father’s life.
Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the largest amphibious invasion in all of history through an international journey to discover the critical importance and legacy of D-Day.
How the sheer raw power of the Allies overwhelmed the Germans.
Join The National WWII Museum to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
Join The National WWII Museum's Educational Travel Team to learn about our unique tours exploring the rich history and culture of the Normandy countryside.
Join us for a detailed look at the life and legacy of one of the most famous and controversial commanders of World War II—George S. Patton.