Encyclopaedia of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy
L’hommage des alliés à la première Division Blindée polonaise à Montormel (Orne). Photo : Tendance Ouest 27 août 2017 : Commémorations de la fin de la bataille de Normandie Auteur : Eric Mas Source : Tendance Ouest La commémoration du 73ème anniversaire de la fin de la Bataille de Normandie, a eu lieu ce samedi … Read more
The book “D-Day Hour by Hour” 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. March 29th, 2019: publication of the book “D-Day Hour by Hour” by Marc Laurenceau In this year … Read more
The Franco-American ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day Heads of State and Government at the Colleville-sur-Mer American Military Cemetery on the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of the Normandy Landing, June 6, 2019. Photo: DR March 12, 2019: will the Franco-American binational ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day take place in Colleville-sur-Mer? Author: … Read more
Death of the French veteran Jean Masson Jean Masson was one of the last French veterans of the Normandy landings Photo: D-Day Overlord February 24, 2019: Death of Jean Masson, veteran of the Kieffer commando Author: Marc Laurenceau Jean Masson passed away on February 23, 2019 at the age of 95. Born on May 15, … Read more
Longues-sur-Mer battery development project validated by Bayeux Intercom M272 casemate model at the Longues-sur-Mer battery housing a 150 mm TK C/36 gun. Photo: Nitot February 13, 2019: 2 million euros for the battery of Longues-sur-Mer Author: Marc Laurenceau A project to improve the accessibility conditions of the historical site of the Longues-sur-Mer battery was voted … Read more
Daks over Normandy 2019 Dozens of C-47 planes will meet on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. February 8, 2019: Daks over Normandy 2019 Author: Marc Laurenceau From June 2 to 8, 2019, at the initiative of “Daks over Normandy” more than thirty DC-3 / C-47 will meet on the occasion … Read more
2019 “Acadian Week” Festival The 14th edition of Acadian Week 2019 will be marked by the participation of the singer Diane Tell. February 4, 2019: 2019 edition of the Festival “The Acadian Week” at Juno Beach, Normandy Author: Marc Laurenceau From August 8 to 15, 2019, Calvados welcomes its Acadian friends, bringing Normandy and Canada … Read more
2019 edition of the D-Day Race at Juno Beach Registration for the 2019 edition of the D-Day Race is launched. January 29, 2019: the 2019 edition of the D-Day Race at Juno Beach Author: Marc Laurenceau The third edition of the “D-Day Race” will take place from 18 to 19 May 2019 in Courseulles-sur-Mer, on … Read more
L-Birdsback to Normandy aircraft rally – 75th anniversary of the Normandy landing Poster of the L-Birds Rally back to Normandy in June 2019 for the D-Day and Battle of Normandy 75th anniversary.Author: Romain Hugault. January 21st, 2019: “L-Birds back to Normandy”, an exceptional gathering of World War II aircraft From 6 to 9 June 2019, … Read more
Historical excavations reveal two German shelters in Rouen Two German bunkers discovered in Rouen during archaeological excavations. Photo: screenshot France 3 Normandie January 19th, 2019: two German bunkers discovered in Rouen, Normandy Author: Marc Laurenceau Since January 14, 2019, the city of Rouen, Normandy, undertakes important work on the forecourt of the cathedral. In the … Read more