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WTXL Special Series "D-Day: The Great Crusade"
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TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) -- WTXL ABC 27 invites you to watch a special series; D-Day: The Great Crusade. Click the video to watch the full special.

Here is a list of stories that aired on WTXL:

Monday June 1: “D-Day: The Great Crusade”

The long awaited invasion took place on June 6th, 1944. It was a massive effort of cooperation and it couldn't have come a moment too soon.

Tuesday June 2: “Preparing for D-Day”

We turn our attention to Camp Gordon Johnston in Carrabelle where troops trained for the invasion. We’ll visit the location and take a look at the museum.

Wednesday June 3: "Local Connections"

We reach out to local veterans to share their stories about D-Day and beyond.

Thursday June 4: “D-Day; the Film”

We’ll break down how the film was made and share some of the behind the scenes video.

Friday June 5: “Letters from D-Day”

In the final Chapter of our five part series, we’ll read letters from those who served on that fateful day.

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

The National World War II Museum

Military.com

National Archives

Bob Thomas

Camp Gordon Johnston

Department of History at FSU

D-Day: Normandy 1944 Film

The Challenger Learning Center