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D-Day Commemoration Videos

D-day 76: 'A Man Named Walter' a poem by Michael Steves
'A Man Named Walter' is a poem written by 4th grader Michael Steves from McLean, Virginia. Michael was inspired by Medal of Honor recipient Walter Ehlers' actions on D-Day with the 1st Infantry Division. Michael recites the poem he wrote in memory of Walter Ehlers and all of those who fought to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of D-Day.
Letters to France: D-Day 76
U.S. Army units with historic-lineage to D-Day who were unable to participate in the 76th Anniversary commemorative events in Normandy, France this year due to COVID-19, wrote and signed a letter to the people of France published in a French newspaper June 6, 2020. While the U.S. Army cannot be physically present, they stand virtually alongside our European allies and partners in honoring those who fought and sacrificed on D-Day.
D-Day 76: A New Tradition
June 6th 2020 marks the 76th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. Normally U.S. military members, Veterans and French citizens gather to remember and honor those who fought on that day. A long standing tradition is for military members to give out patches to children. This year due to COVID-19 a long standing tradition continues on with a new twist.
DDay 76: Operation Pictures and Patches
DDay 76: Operation Pictures and Patches
D-Day: Together We Remember
Every year, U.S. European Command Components and historic-lineage military units from the U.S. participate in D-Day commemoration ceremonies in the Normandy region of France. Due to COVID-19, the most disruptive global crisis since World War II, most D-Day 76 events/ceremonies are cancelled this year. While coronavirus has interrupted life around the world to an unprecedented degree, the D-Day tradition continues virtually with a joint video message from the five U.S. European Command Component Commanders.
D-Day 76 Commemorative Video
AFN Europe honors the 156,000 Allied troops that took part in Operation Overlord, D-Day, 76 years ago this weekend.
D-Day Remembrance: 2020
76 years ago, on June 6th, 1944, the allied powers, who fought for freedom and liberation from the tyranny of the axis powers, landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Although we cannot hold ceremonies and events honoring the brave men and women who fought for the liberation of Europe, we must still remember and honor those heroes.
Day of Days Part One
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Two: 22 Miles to Utah Beach
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Three: Coming Ashore
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Four: H-Hour (0630 GMT)
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Five: A Fortunate Mistake
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Six: Solid Ground
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Seven: A Faded Memory
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Eight: Nightfall
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Nine: The Tribute
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Ten: The Legacy
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

 

76th Anniversary of D-Day
Together we remember

Letters from the Command

A letter of solidarity and tribute to the Allied forces that fought together 76 years ago June 6, 1944 from the commanding generals of U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Army Reserve Command, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division,  101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 1st Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division and the 29th Infantry Division.

en Français: 76ème anniversaire du Débarquement - Ensemble Nous Nous Souvenons

in English: 76th Anniversary of D-Day: Together We Remember

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