This battle was one of the most critical engagements of the Normandy invasion - without victory here, the success of D-Day itself could have been at risk. Many people know about Omaha Beach ...

Scottish D-Day ... Beach in the 51st Highland Division of the Gordon Highlanders. He was shot, wounded and captured not long after and spent the rest of the War in POW camp Stalag 4b. It amazes me ...

Today this piece of coastline, which includes Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah beaches, is collectively known as the D-Day Beaches. Visitors can tour the approximately 50-mile stretch of sand and ...