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World War II veteran John Raaen Jr. was there the day Allied troops stormed Omaha Beach at Normandy. In retelling the experience to Weapon Hunter host Paul Shull, he singles out the Bangalore ...
The liberation of Europe, when it finally came, was a momentous task consuming the energies of millions of men and women. The ...
Two of Omaha's living World War II veterans were honored with a ceremony on Monday. Donald McWhirter and Les Rygg received ...
John McManus, a World War II historian, looks at war scenes from "Saving Private Ryan" and rates them for realism. He breaks down the iconic movie opening of the landing on Omaha Beach during the ...
World War II veterans from Nebraska can submit an application to be honored with a medal at a Victory in Europe Day ceremony ...
Using stirring musical moments, songs of the era sung by Broadway stars, personal accounts and archival photos and film of ...