August 1944 became Covington County’s deadliest WWII month, as nine local soldiers and airmen—including two Omaha Beach veterans—were lost in fighting from Normandy to the German-Swiss border.

Recreating the look of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division on D-Day takes research, patience, and attention to detail. In this video, I break down each part of the uniform — from helmet and gear to ...

This article was previously published in the Dec. 5, 2025 edition of The Sentinel]. LEWISTOWN — Japan launched its only paratrooper attack against American airborne forces on Dec. 6, 1944 at San Pablo ...