While researching the photographs and footage from Omaha Beach, I came across a detail in cameraman Sgt. Richard Taylor’s original reel: “Went in. D-Day. Time – H+30 min.”

That matters because his footage is often presented as showing the first wave. I put together a documentary tracing the story through his film slates, photographs, military records and the surviving reel in the U.S. National Archives.

Full documentary: https://youtu.be/yBcoHPvurA0

I researched and edited it myself, using real archival material with no AI-generated footage. I’d appreciate honest feedback, especially if you know of sources I should have included or think I’ve misinterpreted anything.

If you enjoy it, please leave a comment on YouTube too. I’m just starting out, and that engagement can help the film reach more people. Even a short comment about what you liked would mean a lot.

Source: IG @historyfromeveryday

Most likely from late 1944, early ‘45.

This historic image was taken in 1866 by the photographer Charles Shepherd, a partner in the celebrated colonial Indian photographic studio Bourne & Shepherd.

This 1960 archival photo captures a night game at Nippon Life Stadium (Nissei Stadium) in Osaka, Japan. Looming right behind the outfield is the illuminated reconstruction of Osaka Castle, offering one of the most unusual backdrops in professional sports history. The stadium served as the long-time home field for the Kintetsu Buffaloes before being demolished in 1997.