In 1940, Egypt found itself caught in a fight between two warring superpowers of that era: the British, who had colonized Egypt since the 19th century, and the Germans and Italians, who had their eyes set on the Suez Canal. WWII Battles in Color: El Alamein premieres Sunday at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

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2.2M views · 34K reactions | Charles Adderley is a 93-year-old Miami native who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in World War II. 73 years later, an eclectic mix of volunteers are helping rebuild Adderley’s beloved home in a show of respect and gratitude for his service. #LiveMutual This Great Big Story is a paid contribution by MassMutual. | Great Big Story | Facebook

On this day 74 years ago, the United States and its allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, France under Operation Overlord to free Western Europe from Nazi control during World War II. U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower gave the go-ahead just a day prior for the largest amphibious military operation in history (also called D-Day), and by 6:30 a.m., invasions began and 18,000 parachutists were already on the ground. (Video: National Archives) | POLITICO