Author: D-Day Overlord

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings: the accommodations are full The craze for the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Calvados and the Manche departments is already noticeable: the hotels are already full. January 12, 2019. 75th Anniversary of the Normandy...