Videos tagged with "D-Day"

• They were there

  June 8, 2012

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  It’s been almost seven decades since U.S. and allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, during WWII. As age catches up with the veterans of that era we’re able to hear fewer and fewer of their accounts first-hand. In this story we hear from the veterans of that conflict and what visiting Normandy means for a younger generations of service members.

• Paratroopers practice for D-Day jump

  June 3, 2012

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  Army Reserve paratroopers train with Reserve paratroopers for the 4th Parachute Regiment in the United Kingdom May 29,2012. Both American and British Soldiers were preparing for their airborne operation in Normandy on June 3, 2012 to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day.

• Thousands gather at D-Day commemorations for Sainte-Mère-Eglise fireworks

  June 3, 2012

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  SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE, France -- As American service members prepare for events to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day landing, there are many opportunities to better understand the legacy of valor that stems from the hedgerows and beaches of Normandy. Hundreds of spectators turned out for fireworks in the town's main square on Saturday, June 3. A replica of Pvt. John Steele hangs by a parachute from the tower. Some of the fiercest fighting of the D-Day invasion of the invasion took place nearby.

• Fleet Master Chief Roy M. Maddocks Jr., joined Special Operations Command Europe troops for a High-Altitude Low-Opening demonstration.

  June 3, 2012

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  Fleet Master Chief Roy M. Maddocks Jr., joined Special Operations Command Europe troops for a High-Altitude Low-Opening demonstration at Mont Saint Michel in France to commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day. U.S. military special operations troops stationed in Europe, plus German, French and Russian troops took part.

• U.S. Army Special Forces describe Mont St. Michel HALO drop

  June 3, 2012

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  Special Operations Command Europe troops talks about the High-Altitude Low-Opening demonstration at Mont Saint Michel in France to commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day. U.S. military special operations troops stationed in Europe, plus German, French and Russian troops took part.

• U.S. Ambassador to France jumps into D-Day memorial with Golden Knights

  June 3, 2012

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  On June 3, 2012 Charles H. Rivkin, U.S. Ambassador to France, jumps into D-Day memorial with Golden Knights near the La Fiere bridge, where U.S. paratroopers fought on June 6,1944.

• U.S. Army Europe Band at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France

  June 3, 2012

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  U.S., German, French, Dutch and British troops commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day during the events held in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012.

• U.S. military paratroopers jump near La Fiere Bridge

  June 3, 2012

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  U.S., German, French, Dutch and British troops commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day during the events held in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012.

• Parade at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France

  June 3, 2012

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  US, German, French, Dutch and British troops commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day during the events held in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012.

• D-Day 2012 from a paratroopers perspective

  June 3, 2012

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  See U.S. paratroopers jump from a C-130J at the La Fiere drop zone near Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012, to honor the 68th anniversary of D-Day. Paratroopers from France, Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K. also participated in the jump.

• Maj Stinson remarks on D-Day ceremony

  June 3, 2010

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  An Army major gives his take on the importance of remembering D-Day during its 66th Anniversary.

• German band plays at D-Day memorial

  June 3, 2010

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  A German band plays during a 66th D-Day Memorial ceremony in France.

• Fort Bragg colonel gives insight into D-Day

  June 3, 2010

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  An Army colonel stationed at Fort Bragg gives his insight into the 66th Anniversary of D-Day

• American, French and German troops at D-Day cemetery

  June 3, 2010

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  American, French and German soldiers gather together for the 66th Anniversary of D-Day.

• D-Day: Why We Remember

  June 19, 2009

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  65 years after D-Day, more than 800 U.S. military troops came to Normandy to commemorate the sacrifice of so many. Local French citizens share their memories and show their gratitude - this is Why We Remember. View more photos, stories and videos at www.eucom.mil/dday65

• The Significance of D-Day PatchHighSchool

  June 3, 2009

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  The significance of D-Day, 6 June 1944. As told by senior officers from HQ US European Command, Patch American High School students and faculty. Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of DDay.

• 65th Anniversary of DDay-Rangers Lead the Way

  June 3, 2009

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  Story of Rangers Leading the Way up Pointe du Hoc on 6 June 1944 as told by Major General Keen, HQ USEUCOM Chief of Staff.

• Preparations for D-Day 65th Anniversay

  June 2, 2009

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  ST. MERE EGLISE, France ? Dozens of vintage military vehicles and reenactors crowd the streets here June 1, 2009, as hundreds of U.S. military troops prepare to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of D-Day landings. (John Tomassi)

• Citizens in St. Mere Eglise Reflect on D-day

  June 2, 2009

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  ST. MERE EGLISE, France -- Citizens here reflect on the importance of D-day. (Sgt. Jonathan Pruett)

• U.S. Military sets up LSA

  June 2, 2009

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  ST. MERE EGLISE, France -- U.S. military members and contractors set up the Logistical Support Area here to prepare for ceremonies commemorating the 65th Anniversary of D-Day. (Sgt. Jonathan Pruett)