Barrage balloons over Buckingham Palace in London during WWII (RAF photo)
British Sherman tanks in the assault on Caen, France, 8 July 1944 (Imperial War Museum: 4700-29 B 6642)
75 Years Ago—July 8, 1944: In Normandy, British & Canadians launch assault on Caen and enter the city.
British launch 1750 barrage balloons south of London to combat German V-1 buzz bombs.
US Army commands all Post Exchanges, theaters, and transportation to be open to all races.
