D-Day Newsreel
See the unprecedented scale of the Allied forces at Normandy in this newsreel footage from field correspondents, the United States Signal Corps, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Canadian Film Unit.
See the unprecedented scale of the Allied forces at Normandy in this newsreel footage from field correspondents, the United States Signal Corps, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Canadian Film Unit.
Millions of Americans were fast asleep in the early morning when D-Day began. By day’s end, tens of thousands of troops landed in France, leading Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower to proclaim, “so far, well done.”
Official and impromptu ceremonies followed the liberation of Cherbourg on June 27, 1944. With the Normandy coastline now in Allied hands, the forces turned their focus to Paris and Berlin.
In this audio recording, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower issues an order to troops on the eve of D-day, inspiring them with the now famous words, “The eyes of the world are upon you.”
Hear President Roosevelt’s radio address on the night of June 6, 1944, including his first public comments on the D-Day invasion--a prayer for the troops and the war effort.
Listen to President Reagan’s speech on the 40th anniversary of D-Day, addressing veterans from the US 2nd Ranger Battalion atop the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc on June 6, 1984.
Meet Robert Allen, a World War II veteran who bravely came ashore at Normandy . . . then returned with Viking, sharing some of his memories with us.
There are few more pivotal moments in history than the D-Day landings that ushered in the end of World War II. Visit the sacred beaches with Karine and recall the day’s monumental sacrifices.
Go behind the scenes at Tempelhof Airport, long closed to visitors, and learn about the famed “Raisin Bombers” and their role during the historic Berlin Airlift, the largest in history.
Meet Mikhail Bobrov, the “Most Honored Citizen of St. Petersburg.” The legendary Russian adventurer stopped Nazi warplanes and saved countless lives during the siege of Leningrad by putting his own life on the line.
Join Karine as she explores the origin of this much-loved shoe known as Weejuns in America, so named in honor of its Norwegian ancestry. Learn how it made its way to America and how it played a role in Norway’s World War II history.
Learn about the war crimes tribunals that took place in Nuremberg’s Palace of Justice as the entire world watched with rapt attention, and consider seeing Courtroom 600 for yourself.
Discover the remarkable life and times of revered British statesman Sir Winston Churchill. During this 5-night London extension with Viking, gain Privileged Access to Cabinet War Rooms; visit Churchill’s private Chartwell estate and his birthplace at Blenheim Palace; learn how the British broke the Nazis’ secret code at Bletchley Park and much more.
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