Just before D-Day took place 71 years ago today on the shores of France, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower readied allied forces who were about to carry out the historic invasion that would change the course of World War II:.
Today marks the 71st anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, designated at the time as Operation Neptune but known in popular culture today as D-Day. Why is that, and what does the D stand for?
D-Day was arguably the most significant and well-known event in military history. The Allies landed more than 150000 troops in Normandy, involving 11590 aircraft and 6939 naval vessels. There were thousands of casualties.
Not many people know that Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of Teddy himself, fought on D-Day. What's even more badass is the fact that he wasn't even supposed to be there. At 56 years-old, the arthritis-riddled general was more of a liability than an asset
How The Royal Navy's X-Class Midget Subs Helped Make D-Day Possible. This is the little known story of the Royal Navy's secret X-Class midget submarines that were built to sink the most powerful German surface