Allied forces invaded the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 in what became known as D-Day. ... See historical photos from 1944 invasion of Normandy beaches. Gabe Hauari.

See historical photos of how Detroit automakers retooled to build tanks, ... 1940, delivered one of his famous fireside chats, announcing a "call to arm and support" the Allied powers, ...

Historic photos illustrate the D-Day landings, which happened 81 years ago Friday, June 6. ... involved landing approximately 160,000 Allied soldiers on the French beaches, ...

See D-Day in historic photos U.S. soldiers wade through surf and German gunfire to secure a beachhead during the Allied Invasion on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

The film showcases military history through scenes at SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) in 1951, including Dwight D. Eisenhower addressing international forces.

World War I forced the cancellation of the 1916 Olympics, but athletes from the US, UK, France, and more competed in the Inter-Allied Games in 1919.