Normandy

On the Road, France – Second Take [Part V] [AUDIO]
On the Road, France – Second Take [Part V] [AUDIO]
The air transports used to drop airborne soldiers behind Utah Beach in 1944 were the C-47 Skytrains.  In this year's commemorative drops, C-130 Hercules will provide the airlift.  Basic and specialized versions of the C-130 perform airlift support, Antarctic ice resupply, aeromedical missions, weather reconnaissance, aerial spray missions, firefighting duties for the U...
On the Road, France – Second Take [Part IV] [AUDIO]
On the Road, France – Second Take [Part IV] [AUDIO]
Planning an event like the 68th Anniversary of D-Day requires special skills, the kind found in the G-3, or Operations Section of the US Army, Europe.  They're in charge of the multi-national, multi-service exercise to commemorate the start of the invasion of Normandy...
On theRoad, France – Second Take [Part II] [AUDIO]
On theRoad, France – Second Take [Part II] [AUDIO]
As the city of William the Conqueror, CAEN has a long and complex history. In the Second World War, it was a key site of the Battle of Normandy. The city has preserved the memory by erecting a memorial for remembrance and peace. Opened in 1988, Le Memorial has achieved an international reputation for it's World War II and D-Day collections...
On the Road, France – Second Take [Part I] [AUDIO]
On the Road, France – Second Take [Part I] [AUDIO]
This week we go behind the headlines for a visit to Normandy, France.  The look and feel is a lot like the American midwest.  And, Normandy is full of interesting people. BAYEUX, with its perfectly preserved medieval ensemble, magnificent cathedral and world-famous tapestry, is a great place to start our visit...