D-Day

More than 150,000 U.S., British and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. A small handful told NPR about their experience.

President Biden said the historic invasion is a reminder of the costs of freedom and democracy — and the value of alliances. He evoked Ukraine, saying the U.S., NATO and its allies won't "walk away."

Reenactors and world leaders converge this week for World War II commemorations in Normandy, where Ukraine looms large.

June 6, 1944 the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and took the Nazis by surprise in the largest sea-to-land invasion in history. This would be remembered as D-Day and would ultimately lead to the end of World War II in Europe. However, this planned attack wouldn't have been possible without deep knowledge of ocean tides! We get into the whole story, including why tides sit at the intersection of astronomy and marine ecology — and why understanding tides are key to a greener future. Want to hear us cover more science history? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

D-Day is one of history’s greatest and most unbelievable military and human triumphs. Though the full campaign lasted just over a month, the surprise landing of over 150 thousand Allied troops on the morning of June 6, 1944, is understood to be the moment that ultimately led to the defeat of the Nazis. How should we remember and honor the heroic sacrifices of D-Day?

With even the youngest of those men and women who were involved in the invasion nearing their 100th birthdays and their ranks dwindling rapidly, they feel a special imperative to tell their stories.

San Antonio-area World War II veterans who were unable to travel to Europe for the 75th anniversary of D-Day got special recognition at Fort Sam Houston…

A monument honoring all veterans in Bexar County was unveiled on June 6, D-Day, on the south side of San Antonio.The 26-foot tall aluminum monument has…