A WWII Veteran's Last Look at Omaha Beach (D-Day 80) | History Traveler Episode 361

For many WWII veterans who served in the European Theater, a trip to Normandy is a pilgrimage to both remember and to achieve closure. In this episode, we're wrapping up our trip with Andrew Biggio (author, The Rifle) and four veterans of the Second World War for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Also, we're visiting a lesser known location where the press set had their headquarters during the Battle of Normandy where a 100 year old veteran is jumping behind the wheel of a 2 1/2 ton and giving it a spin for the first time since 1945.

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