D-Day invasion archival footage
"On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches in Normandy, France, with the goal of defeating Nazi Germany. This is one of a series of newsreel clips, which captured the iconic day live as it happened. "
"On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches in Normandy, France, with the goal of defeating Nazi Germany. This is one of a series of newsreel clips, which captured the iconic day live as it happened. "
Remembering D Day 75 years later; D-Day veteran skydives to pay tribute his past
Tom Rice was among the 18,000 paratroopers who would be dropped behind enemy lines
Back in 2004, the 60 Minutes commentator, who had been a war correspondent during WWII, remembered what he saw on Utah Beach 75 years ago
"Everything they did was new. The American people received updates on the war live every night"
"They say we're heroes, but we're not heroes. We had a job to do and we did it," one veteran said
The Allied invasion of Nazi-controlled France on June 6, 1944 was the largest military invasion in history, involving nearly 160,000 service members arriving by ship and air at Normandy. Its success turned the tide of World War II. Two decades after D-Day, former Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was Supreme Commander in charge of the operation, returned to Normandy. Eisenhower talked with CBS News' Walter Cronkite about his experiences in June 1944, the tactical decisions behind Operation Overlord, and how British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was talked out of joining the invading forces. Eisenhower and Cronkite visited the Allies' war room on England's southern coast; the coast of France, including Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach; and the American military cemetery at St. Laurent-on-the-Sea. This special broadcast of "CBS Reports," featuring newsreel footage of the invasion, originally aired in 19 countries around the world on June 5, 1964.
We are remembering some of the heroes of World War II. On this day 75 years ago, they were making their final preparations for the largest seaborne invasion in history. CBS News Radio reported from the front lines on D-Day. The network was responsible for much of the information relayed to Americans back home. Anthony Mason reports.
World War II veterans are making an emotional return to the shores of Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The organization Forever Young Senior Veterans is bringing 14 men back. Among them is 99-year-old Sherwin Callander, one of the first men to arrive at Utah Beach and help take troops to shore, George Mills, who got to Normandy more than 20 days after D-Day and 96-year-old Stanley Friday, who landed at Utah Beach in August and fought throughout Europe as an army scout. "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason spoke with them about their experiences and what they hope people remember.
Wednesday's D-Day ceremony in Portsmouth, England is the last stop on President Trump's state visit to Britain. Before leaving, the president tried to clear up a comment that overshadowed the start of his trip. Paula Reid reports.
Leaders from around the world are starting two days of observances to remember the 75th anniversary of D-Day. President Trump and Queen Elizabeth are part of this morning’s ceremony in Portsmouth, England, one of the main departure points for the WWII invasion of German-occupied France. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is also there, along with representatives from all 16 allied nations that took part in D-Day. Anthony Mason reports from Normandy.
President Trump joins Queen Elizabeth II and other world leaders in Portsmouth, England for the 1st of two days of events marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Allied invasion of Normandy.
President in Portsmouth, on southern English coast, for first of two days of commemorative events marking pivotal Allied invasion of France in 1944
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches in Normandy, France, with the goal of defeating Nazi Germany. Alex Kershaw is a historian and author of "The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II." He joined Major Garrett for a closer look at what the iconic day means.
The "special relationship" between the U.S. and Britain was built over centuries and forged on the battlefields during World War II. As we approach the 75th anniversary of D-Day, much of the credit belongs to two men, President Franklin Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. David Martin explains.
The ups and downs between the two leaders are on display at the FDR Library & Museum in Hyde Park, New York
On June 6, 1944, Ray Lambert saved at least 15 men
Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, a major turning point in World War II. It helped lead to the defeat of Nazi forces in Europe. More than 150,000 American, British and Canadian troops landed on the shores of northern France on June 6, 1944. About 2,500 of the 73,000 U.S. soldiers who fought in the battle died. As a 23-year-old army medic, Ray Lambert saved countless lives in Normandy, despite being wounded. Now 98, he recently co-wrote a book called "Every Man A Hero." Jan Crawford reports.
Legendary CBS newsman risked life and limb to bring the front lines of the Nazi advance into American homes, where some refused to believe him
From the 75th anniversary of D-Day to the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's "1984," "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
From the 75th anniversary of D-Day to the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's "1984," "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
A Douglas C-47 military transport plane dubbed "Miss Montana," parked in a museum for nearly two decades, is joining other planes for a trip to Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day
This anniversary may well be the last one which veterans of the landings can attend
Trump will meet with the queen, Prime Minister Theresa May before departing to France to mark D-Day
Clarence Smoyer, now 94, was a gunner with the U.S. Army's 3rd Armored Division who'd come ashore in Normandy three weeks after D-Day, criss-crossed France and Belgium, and in March of 1945 fought to capture the German city of Cologne. There, during a firefight with a German tank, a car rounded a corner and was hit. Katharina Esser, a young girl, was wounded and later died. For years, Smoyer has played that scene (which was caught on film by an Army photographer) over and over, wondering if his shot killed Katharina. Seth Doane traveled with Smoyer to Cologne to revisit the site of the World War II battle, to meet with Katharina's relatives as well as the German soldier who was on the other side of that firefight. Doane also talks with Adam Makos, author of the book "Spearhead," about Smoyer's mission.
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