d day invasion
Today marks the date of the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion (must watch video) that took place on June 6, 1944. Thank you to the men who took part in this Longest Day who took part in the Normandy invasion as they attempted to The black soldiers, who were DUKW (amphibious truck often referred to as "ducks") drivers, members of 717th, 718th, and 719th companies, proved their bravery about 10 days after D-Day when a storm in the English Channel whipped up Bluefield veterans recall start of D-Day invasion. 'The experience was earth-shaking'. By BILL ARCHER Bluefield Daily Telegraph. BLUEFIELD — Although they didn't know each other 65 years ago, a pair of prominent Bluefielders — retired