Bay of Pigs invasion, April 17, 1961.
Vintage BBC radio announcement of the German invasion of Poland.
September 1, 1939 - 72 years ago today
The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany - marking the first day of WWII.
September 1, 1939 - 72 years ago today
Vast columns of American LCI’s (Landing Craft, infantry) packed to the brim advancing towards New Guinea to take part in the Invasion of Cape Sansapor.
July, 1944.
General George S. Patton landing on the beaches of Sicily.
In July of 1943 a large scale Allied invasion of Sicily took place with the help of General Patton. Codenamed Operation Husky, after six weeks of fighting the Allied were able to push Axis troops back.
The foothold in Sicily led to an even greater invasion of Italy and eventual liberation from Fascist power.
The mission ended in success on August 17, 1943 - 68 years ago today.
US troops during the Invasion of Normandy landing on Omaha Beach.
June 6, 1944.
Mujahideen fighters in Afghanistan during the Soviet Invasion coordinating a mortar attack.
Kunar Province, Afghanistan - 1987.
