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Veteran George Klein’s program ...

George G. Klein, American veteran of the 2nd Ranger Battalion who climbed Pointe du Hoc at the dawn of June 6, 1944, will participate in the 73rd anniversary celebrations of the Normandy landings. Photo: Marc Laurenceau © D-Day Overlord May 24, 2017: Veteran George Klein’s Commemorations Program [...]
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73 years later, a veteran of the Batt...

John E. Hill, veteran of the landing and battle of Normandy, at his home in Syracuse in the United States. May 21, 2017: A veteran of the Battle of Normandy finds his curb, 73 years later! Information source: Sud-Radio Author: Mathieu D’Hondt A curb lost during the Normandy landings… It wa [...]
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Battle of La Fière: a movie in progre...

Dale Dye (right) alongside Tom Hanks during the filming of Saving Private Ryan. Photo: Dreamworks May 21st, 2017: Battle of La Fière: a movie in progress Information source (in French): La Presse de la Manche Author: Ludovic Ameline For several years now, a film on the Battle of La Fière is being prep [...]
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The Normandy Victory Museum opens its...

The last preparations before the opening of the Normandy Victory Museum, May 19, 2017 in Catz, Manche. Photo: Ludovic Ameline May 18th, 2017: The Normandy Victory Museum opens its doors Information source: La Presse de la Manche This is the final stretch for the staff of the Normandy Victory Museum, i [...]
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A British 101-year-old veteran is the...

Veteran Bryson William Verdun Hayes has become the oldest skydiver in the world. Photo: SWNS May 16, 2017: A 101-year-old British veteran jumps into a parachute! Information source: Sputnik France A World War II veteran, Bryson William Verdun Hayes, ventured to jump in free fall, in Devon County, Engl [...]
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American Scouts federate on Omaha Bea...

Thousands of people gathered at Omaha Beach this Saturday, April 22, 2017, for the traditional Boyscouts of America gathering. April 23rd, 2017: American scouts gathered at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France Information source: Ouest-France More than 4,000 young American scouts gathered at Omaha Beach this [...]
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A landing craft discovered in Norman...

The remains of a landing barge were discovered on the beach of Merville, in Normandy. Archaeologists denounce the clearing of the site by the town hall. April 13, 2017: A landing craft discovered in Normandy… then destroyed Source: France 3 Normandie From a piece of metal … to a D-Day land [...]
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A new Sherman tank for the Sainte-Mèr...

The current Airborne Museum tank of Sainte-Mère-Eglise (Manche) is a Sherman M4 A1 E8 76W. It will be replaced on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. December 29, 2016: A new Sherman tank for the Sainte-Mère-Eglise Airborne Museum Author: Eric Guerrier Source: La Manche Libre On Wednesday, January 4, 2017, a [...]
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Days of War video game

Days of War is a multiplayer video game available from January 2017 and inspired by the universe of the Battle of Normandy in 1944. December 15th, 2016: Days of War video game Author: Marc Laurenceau For four years, fans of historical video games were waiting for the release of a new creation inspired [...]
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Towards the closing of the Quinéville...

The Memorial of Liberty found, inaugurated in 2005, suffered from the decline in tourist frequentation. December 4th, 2016: The Memorial seeks buyer Author: Kevin Verger Information source: Ouest-France The Quinéville Memorial, for the time being, will not reopen for the season, next spring, announce [...]
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