Tag Archives: Normandy France

US Landing Beach for D-Day: Utah Beach The Making History Project has uploaded photos from its 2014 and 2010 Normandy France trips for Utah Beach. These photos were taken during the 66th and 70th Anniversary for D-Day. Utah Beach was one of two landing beaches for the US during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.  These beaches are located …

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Here are some recent articles of interest that I found this week for U.S. Veterans. Enjoy! Weapons of History: See the MG-42 in action The MG 42 has a proven record of reliability, durability, simplicity, and ease of operation, but is most notable for its ability to produce a high volume of suppressive fire. The MG 42 had one of …

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WWII German Coastal Defense and Artillery The Making History Project has uploaded photos from its 2014 Normandy France trip for the Batterie Des Longues Sur Mer.  These photos were taken during the 70th Anniversary for D-Day. The Batterie Des Longues Sur Mer is a German coastal defense sector comprised of bunkers and artillery installations.  These fortifications were part of the …

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