On June 6, 1944 the United States military participated in the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. This assault led to France’s liberation from the German military and the eventual defeat of the Nazis. By the end of the D-Day invasion, more than 9,000 allied troops were dead or wounded.
Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division returned to Normandy for the 82nd anniversary of D-Day to study the battlefield, honor the Veterans who fought there, and reflect on the division’s legacy. Through visits to Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and other historic sites, Soldiers learned how leadership, training, and initiative helped the Big Red One overcome immense challenges on June 6, 1944. The battlefield tours highlighted...