How The Washington Post covered D-Day 70 years ago, and more

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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, here is a compilation of video and archival images.

 

 

Iconic photos from Life magazine

At 20, Leo Scheer found himself far from Huntington, Ind., in the U.S. Navy swimming, then crawling into France under German fire at Normandy on June 6, 1944.

"Dear Ma, Just a few lines tonight to let you know that I'm fine."

View Photo Gallery —Historical photos illustrate the valor of those who served in the D-Day invasion, marking its 70th anniversary on June 6.