On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the long-anticipated invasion of Normandy, France. Soldiers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations faced Hitler's …

Throughout the length of the beach, running zigzag a couple of hundred yards back from the shoreline, was an immense V-shaped ditch fifteen feet deep. Nothing could cross it, not even …

The commanding officer of Infantry Rifle Company F, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Schroeder led one of the Landing Craft, Vehicle Personnel (LCVPs) …

Featuring an exclusive lecture series by internationally recognized historians James Holland and John McManus, PhD, this land tour and river cruise brings together the very best of The …

Nov 6, 2023 · Featuring an exclusive lecture series by internationally recognized historians and insight from expert local guides, this river cruise and land tour brings together the very best of …

Step off your Higgins boat and into the surf of Omaha Beach. The artifacts and stories of individual soldiers who participated in the invasion put a human face on the most decisive day …

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord—the codename for the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, France—with more than 150,000 troops. Ending with …

Join the Museum’s Educational Travel Team for a unique custom-curated itinerary starting in heart of Normandy at a luxury chateau in the countryside, perfectly located to access all of the …

The National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an …

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