Today in history: On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. More than 9,000 of them died, but D-Day gave the Allies an important foothold in Europe during World War II. THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who have served our country. | Denver7

2024 marks 80 years since the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy (D-Day) and liberated France from tyranny. It is said that a few thousand D-Day veterans are still alive today. Less than a century ago, these defensive emplacements made up the Atlantic wall, a formidable wall of fortifications to defend against allied attacks. Today, opinions among the French are divided on what is to become of them. It was a surreal experience for us to witness a slice of WW2 history still present in this re