Nine World War II veterans celebrate 100th (and beyond) birthday at VA Clinic in Texas
Along with Wheat were men who served on war ships and stormed the beaches of Normandy, all enjoying their time with friends ...
D118 Board of Education, interim superintendent get busy with important business
With new Interim Superintendent John Hart in his seat and ready to work, there was a new energy in the room at Danville District 118’s Board of Education meeting Wednesday. “It’s nice to see the ...
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Normandy Beaches: Walking in the Footsteps of D-Day Soldiers in France
Take a reflective stroll along the historic Normandy beaches, where brave soldiers once fought for freedom. Let the waves ...
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48hrs Before The Normandy landings, June 4th 1944
In this episode of Wars of the World, we are going to take a glimpse into the realm of a General on the eve of probably the single most important military operation in history. D-Day. For you are now ...
Bill Johnston: 'I was blown up by a mortar shell'
At the age of 21, Bill Johnston was among the first ashore at Gold Beach on D-Day. He admitted: "War is frightening, ...