Today in World War II History—June 7, 1944

Military vehicles move ashore from Mulberry Artificial Harbor A, across a pontoon bridge, to Omaha Beach, Normandy, June 16 1944 (US National Archives)

70 Years Ago—June 7, 1944: Emergency landing field constructed in Normandy at Laurent-sur-Mer. Off Normandy, Allies begin construction of artificial “Mulberry” harbors to allow more supplies to be delivered.