Eighty-two years ago today, the fate of the free world turned on the courage of ordinary men asked to do the extraordinary.
On June 6, 1944, more than 156,000 Allied soldiers crossed the English Channel and stormed the beaches of Normandy — many knowing they might never return.
They came not for glory, but for something far greater: the liberation of a continent crushed under tyranny. D-Day was not simply a military operation — it was the moment the tide of history changed, purchased at an almost incomprehensible cost in blood and sacrifice.
As we mark the 82nd anniversary, we don’t simply remember a battle. We remember the men behind it — their fear, their faith, and their extraordinary willingness to give everything so that others could live free. That debt does not expire with time. It only deepens.
@Normandy@WW2Facts
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D-Day in Color: Reinforcements Continue to Pour Into Normandy 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Allied troops wade ashore during the Normandy landings as more waves of infantry, vehicles, and supplies arrive behind the initial assault.
LCIs ferry fresh troops from transport ships while LSTs unload jeeps, trucks, and equipment onto smaller landing craft just offshore.
An endless flow of men and machinery that kept the invasion moving after the initial landings.
D-Day is underway. Some would argue that what's happening right now is the most daring and ultimately successful operation in the history of military Alliances.
Note: the majority of troops are friends of the US from eight countries. Eisenhower has been told that three-quarters of the 23,400 airborne troops will be lost. He's hoping that the prediction will be wrong.
📍 Indianapolis Indiana | Carmel High School’s indoor facility is better than a number of NFL and Division I football facilities I’ve seen. Absolutely first class.
An eagle circled overhead as the tower at Thunder Mountain came down.
As Bandimere Speedway disappears piece by piece, John and Lorraine Bandimere reflect on the memories, sacrifices and moments that made the Colorado landmark unlike any other place in drag racing.
Read more: https://t.co/srfF0cxOux
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🏁 FOX liked what it saw in Maryland.
After the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals delivered 905,000 viewers and a 15% ratings increase over the comparable FOX event last season, NHRA's playoff race at World Wide Technology Raceway has landed one of television's most valuable windows — directly adjacent to NFL coverage.
The Midwest Nationals could become the next big ratings test for NHRA's growing audience.
https://t.co/96hoVrdIib
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✈️ Passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan to Chicago reportedly restrained a man who tried to open an emergency exit door and jump from the plane mid-flight, forcing the aircraft to divert to Miami, where it landed safely.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam | Release Date Update 📆
"We would like to start by saying thank you to the more than 350k players who joined us throughout the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Open Beta, as well as everyone who took the time to share their feedback with us.
Over the course of the weekend, we loved seeing your clips, screenshots, stories and discussions across social media, Discord, Reddit and our feedback survey. We were also thrilled to see so many of our War Correspondents, content creators and community members sharing their experiences with others.
We want Hell Let Loose: Vietnam to deliver the best possible experience for players on both PC and console. Following intensive internal testing, coupled with the open beta feedback, we've identified several areas where additional development time will allow us to deliver a stronger launch experience.
As a result, we have decided to delay the launch of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam to 13th August.
We know many of you have been patiently awaiting the next chapter in the Hell Let Loose franchise, and we do not take this decision lightly. However, we firmly believe that taking additional time now is the right choice for both the game and the community. We’d also like to thank you for your feedback across surveys, Discord, Reddit and beyond.
The additional development time will allow the team to focus on improving performance, stability and overall gameplay quality ahead of launch. We will continue to share updates on our progress in the coming weeks and provide further information as we move closer to release.
As always, you can continue to share your feedback through our social channels, the official Hell Let Loose Discord and our support page.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to deploying with you soon."
- Team 17 and Expression Games
#HellLetLooseVietnam
Kewan Lacy. Malachi Toney. Dante Moore.
Your #CFB27 cover athletes are officially here.
Full reveal Thursday, 6/4 at 8 PM ET
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