Mr. Larson, the last survivor of a unit that stormed Omaha Beach in 1944, shared his memories on social media where he amassed a wide following.

TikTok star "Papa Jake" Larson, who planned the Normandy invasion and survived D-Day, passed away at 102 after sharing his ...

By the end of the day, the 1st Infantry Division had 1,036 casualties. Hillborn was mortally wounded and died from his wounds on June 6, 1944, during the assault of Omaha Beach, Normandy, France.

Omaha Beach is an incredible, moving D-Day site in Normandy, and we loved visiting. From standing on the beach, to Pointe du ...

The story of D-Day and the Shermans trying to swim to the shore of Omaha Beach is legendary. The 741st Tank Battalion would ...

And there are many more differences. At Omaha Beach and the cemetery the tourists flock, especially now that another Memorial Day arrives and another anniversary of D‑Day, June 6, 1944, approaches.