Encyclopaedia of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy
News from the Normandy landing beaches and historical battlefields from the Battle of Normandy.
Emotive ceremonies in Carentan 25 veterans attended the official ceremony at Carré-de-Choux, Carentan, on Friday 1 June 2018 Photo: Ouest-France 2 June 2018: Emotion-filled ceremonies in Carentan Author: Emilie Michel Source: Ouest-France The commemorations of the 74th anniversary of D-Day began on Friday 1 June 2018 in Carentan, in the presence of twenty-five veterans. “We … Read more
The Bocage Breakthrough Museum in Normandy is looking for volunteers Located in Saint-Martin-des-Besaces in Calvados, this museum dedicated to the history of the Battle of Normandy is looking for volunteers to continue the adventure. December 1, 2018: What future for the Bocage Breakthrough Museum in Normandy? Author: Marc Laurenceau Source: France 3 Normandie After 37 … Read more
Publication of the book “Pegasus Bridge and the Merville Battery” The controversial book by Helmut Konrad von Keusgen The book Pegasus Bridge and the battery of Merville, published in its French version in June 2018 by Heimdal editions. October 14th, 2018: Helmut Konrad von Keusgen’s controversial book on Pegasus Bridge Article author: Marc Laurenceau Helmut … Read more
Shooting of a documentary film directed by Pascal Vuong in Carentan, in preparation for the 2019 commemorations in Normandy. Photo: Alexgouty October 1st, 2018: shooting of a 3D documentary film for the 75th anniversary of D-Day Author: Marc Laurenceau As part of preparations for the 75th anniversary of the landing in Normandy, Pascal Vuong is … Read more
15 cm sFH18 howitzer installed on a battery in Maisy, coded Stp 83 by the Germans. This place will be used for the filming of the American series “Legendary Locations” which focuses on the history of the Rangers in Normandy. Photo: D-Day Overlord September 25, 2018: The history of the Rangers in Normandy revisited by … Read more
August 8, 1944 during the Battle of Normandy: American soldiers enjoy a meal offered by the people of Champigné jubilant after its liberation. As part of the fraternization between Allied soldiers and the Norman population, life was quickly resumed. Photo: US National Archives September 24, 2018: A Frenchman and his American half-brother linked by battle … Read more
The book “Jour J Heure” par Heure presents in an original way the unfolding and the stakes of the Overlord operation through 357 chronological events, supplemented by detailed descriptions of the historical sites and equipment of the Normandy landings. September 7th, 2018: publication of the book “D-Day Hour by Hour” by Marc Laurenceau 2018 new … Read more
Launch of expansion works at the Overlord Museum in Colleville-sur-Mer Inaugurated on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of D-Day in 2014, the Overlord museum located in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, will expand. Photo: Overlord Museum September 6th, 2018: launch of expansion works at the Overlord Museum in Colleville-sur-Mer – Normandy The Overlord Museum has just begun … Read more
Passing of Michel Marie, symbol of the Liberation Michel Marie, 6 years old, in the ruins of Villers-Bocage. Nicknamed the “Poulbot of Overlord”, his photo has travelled around the world. Photo: DR. September 1, 2018: passing of Michel Marie, iconographic symbol of the 1944 Liberation Michel Marie was 6 years old on June 6, 1944. … Read more
Le groupe de plongeurs démineurs de la Manche s’assure de la bonne neutralisation de la mine avant son renflouement Photo : Préfecture de la Manche August 18, 2018: A German mine in the nets of a trawler off Grandcamp-Maisy Author: Aurélie Misery Source: France 3 It was around 2:30 a.m. this Friday morning that the … Read more