June 6, 1944 D-Day and June 4, 1942 Battle of Midway

This is a most special week in our history.  

D-Day: June 6, 1944

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops took part in the invasion of Normandy, the pivotal battle in the campaign to liberate Western Europe and ultimately defeat Nazi Germany. Here’s a look back at images from the D-Day landings.

Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/slideshows/d-day-june-6-1944-world-war-2-photos

Battle of Midway

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, the pivotal clash of aircraft carriers in June 1942 that changed the course of the war in the Pacific. Here’s a look at the battle through images from the United States Navy and the National Archives.

Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/slideshows/battle-midway-ww2-photos