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German boats successfully stopped D-Day landing practice
WE ARE THE MIGHTY via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAmerican troops landing on Slapton Sands in England during rehearsals for the invasion of Normandy....
The 10 best beaches in Devon
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 2 months agoSaunton Sands, one of the best beaches in Devon, is an idyllic stretch of beach that has played a role in several films - John Harper/John Harper Devon...
Pleasure boat owner accused of smuggling migrants from Normandy to Devon
Press Association News via AOL· 2 years agoA man has been arrested on suspicion of using his pleasure boat to smuggle migrants across the...
Rare crystal jellyfish identified off Cornwall coast
The Independent UK via AOL· 9 months agoA rare type of crystal jellyfish has been identified off the coast of Cornwall. Commonly known as the crystal jelly, experts have detected a notable...
Flat Rock World War II veteran to receive French Légion d'honneur Medal on Dec. 7
Times-News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBREVARD — On Dec. 7, the day that all Americans remember as "the day that will live in infamy," a...
9 area men were killed in rarely discussed Exercise Tiger drill for D-Day invasion
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 months agoApr. 28—Les Mlakar knew his uncle Albert was killed during World War II. But when his other uncles discussed it — which was rare, if ever — they only did so in Slovenian. For quite a long time ...
Memorial Day means so much more to veterans who lost comrades during war
Times-News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWhen citizens pause to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day, they naturally think about...
Property: 9 hot holiday homes up for sale
Yahoo Finance UK· 2 years agoYou can make a holiday property pay its way by renting it out when you’re not there. Photo: Gideon Lang-Laddie of The Agency MiMove Costa del Sol...
World War II veteran James Thompson honored by USTF at Memorial Day ceremony
Columbia Daily Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJames L. Thompson is one of the most interesting men in the world. He was one of USTF's special...