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D-Day: The Basics

Have you ever heard of D-Day? D-Day is a flag flying holiday that marks one of the most important days in history, but what exactly is this holiday, and why do we celebrate it?The HistoryD-day marks the anniversary of when the Allied Forces invaded northern France by landing in Normandy during World War II. This carefully calculated invasion is considered one of the most significant military attacks in history. The attack began on June 6, 1944, which we now refer to as D-Day. 156,000 Allied Forc …
May 25, 2024 Alexis C.

VE "Victory Over Europe" Day

VE "Victory Over Europe" Day marks the formal acceptance by the Allied Forces of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender.Prior to the surrender of the German Nazi forces, Adolf Hitler and his new bride (and longtime mistress), Eva Braun, committed suicide, which left the Nazi's under the control of General Karl Dönitz. Dönitz negotiated for surrender in hopes that the Allies would prove more lenient than their Soviet adversaries and their leader, Josef Stalin. Unfortunately for Dön …
May 07, 2023 Ashley L.