Title: Today in history
Description: Summarizes the events of D-Day, the June 6, 1944 World War II effort of the British and American military to drive the Germans back to Berlin by opening a western front in Europe. Includes a brief description of the life of John Trumbull, the American soldier, diplomat, author, and painter who was born on June 6, 1756.
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945, Campaigns, Operation Overlord, Military History
Places: France, Normandy, Normandy (France)
People: John Trumbull (1756-1843)