As the world prepares for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the historic battle that turned the tide of World War II, tensions are rising over France's decision to invite Russian representatives to the event. The gesture comes despite Vladimir Putin's ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the West.
But that shadow of controversy serves as yet another reminder of the price of freedom and the ultimate sacrifice that so many made during WWII.
CBN News visited Normandy for a special look at the enduring legacy of those who fought and died for liberty on June 6th, 1944. That day changed the course of world history as Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy.
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