This map from UPI shows the 50-mile stretch of the Normandy coastline that was divided into five sectors: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. American troops attacked Utah and Omaha beaches.

Across Normandy, France, Allied veterans of World War II are the VIPs of D-day 80th anniversary celebrations this week The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-day 80th commemoration - Los ...

World War II veterans are joining heads of state and others for poignant ceremonies on the beaches of Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emma… ...