American veterans honored in France for 80th anniversary of D-Day

On June 6, 1944, Allied planes bombed German defenses in Normandy. Then, around 1,200 planes carried troops. The troops were from America, Britain, and Canada. They used the codewords "ham and jam" to report success. At 1:30 a.m., the U.S. 101st Airborne Division landed at Utah beach. At 2:30 a.m., the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division also landed, but some units were scattered. At 5 a.m., Allied naval forces started shelling German defenses. Different beaches were attacked by U.S., British, Canadian, and French troops. By nightfall, many troops had landed despite casualties. A group of 60 World War II veterans from Atlanta is going to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. One of the veterans, Hilbert Margol, served in the U.S. Army during the war. He doesn't see himself as a hero. The veterans are flying to Normandy to honor the D-Day landings. They are being celebrated for their sacrifices and contributions to the world. The trip is organized by Delta Air Lines, the Best Defense Foundation, and Michelin.