Remembering D-Day
D-Day marked the turning point of World War II in Europe. With the cooperation of eight Allied nations, more than 7,000 ships and more than 156,000 military personnel landed in France on the beaches of Normandy.
Fayetteville Veteran Plans Return to Normandy
At 98 years old, U.S. Army Col. Sam Kitchen (Ret.) will make the journey to Normandy, France, for the 80th D-Day Ceremony.
An NC Veteran’s Personal Account: “We Would Have Made Any Sacrifice…”
Listen to 99-year-old George Sarros share his D-Day story as a Motor Machinist 3rd Class on board an LST 515.
North Carolina WWII Museums
We’ve got several museums you can visit throughout NC to find out more about our state’s role in World War II.
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