Twenty-five-year-old US Navy Carpenter’s Mate Second Class William R. Burns of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been accounted for more than 80 years after his death.
Operation FORTITUDE involved a group of double agents feeding disinformation to the Germans but the group was an odd collection of criminals, playboys, party girls, and a woman obsessed with her dog.
Within 48 hours of the amphibious assault, over 130,000 GIs and some 17,000 vehicles came ashore. With more troops and equipment arriving daily, the amount of supplies required to support this force grew exponentially.
Planning the Overlord assault didn’t just happen overnight. It was a result of a prewar doctrinal framework built upon six identified components for an amphibious assault.
Join the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy for its latest symposium in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
This journey in Normandy and voyage on the Seine River features renowned historians and expert local guides with unparalleled knowledge of WWII locations— from lesser-known sites available exclusively to The National WWII Museum’s travel programs to iconic landmarks steeped in heroism and history.
Bring your family and friends to experience an unforgettable day at The National WWII Museum's Family and Military Appreciation Block Party!