The view of Utah beach from a landing craft in the early hours of D-Day, June 6, 1944. Library of Congress

The view of Utah beach from a landing craft in the early hours of D-Day, June 6, 1944. Library of Congress

Even world events have local ties

What was the largest invasion in history almost didn’t happen, at least when it did, due to uncertainty about the weather. With only a three-day window when atmospheric and tidal conditions would be favorable to begin with and two of those days already lost to bad weather, Gen.
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Brenda Barr

Brenda Barr

Brenda Barr

July 14, 1945 – April 17, 2026 Brenda Barr, 80, of Longview, Texas, passed away Friday, April 17,...