American Experience

Did You Know?
Learn about landing craft, battle reporting, the vast scale of the invasion, and what the "D" stands for.

Voices of D-Day
The battle's fliers, the men who landed on Normandy's beaches, and German soldiers tell their stories.

Hot Off the Presses
Read a newspaper account and Americans' reactions to news of the D-Day assault.

Paratroopers
Find out about the soldiers who dropped behind enemy lines.

Letters from the Front
Explore first-hand accounts of soldiers' experiences after D-Day.

Share Your Story
Where were you during World War II -- on the home front, the front lines, or somewhere else?