Dan Harvey, author of "A Bloody Dawn: The Irish at D-Day," considers the Irish contribution during the pivotal World War II operation that began on June 6, 1944.
The Battle of Normandy, often referred to as D-Day and codenamed "Operation Overlord," has been described by historians as a major turning point for the Allied forces in World War II. Here's what happened.
The Battle of Normandy, often referred to as D-Day and codenamed "Operation Overlord," has been described by historians as a major turning point for the Allied forces in World War II. Here's what happened.
Chuck Parsons was just 22 years old when he graduated college and had to leave behind his new wife as he set off to Fort Benning, Georgia, to attend the U.S. Army Airborne School .