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News from the Normandy landing beaches and historical battlefields from the Battle of Normandy.

23 May 2018

Veteran Johannes Börner, symbol of Franco-German reconciliation, has passed away

On 6 June 2014 in Ouistreham, the hug between the German veteran Johannes Börner and the French veteran Léon Gautier had become the symbol of reconciliation on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of...

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30 November 2017

Death of Max Robin, one of the two children of the ruins of Saint-Lô

Immortalized by an American photographer in August 1944 facing the ruins of Saint-Lô alongside his brothers Jean, Max Robin (gray sweater) died. Photo: US National Archives November 30th, 2017: Death of Max Robin, one...

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26 November 2017

Expansion of the D-Day Experience announced for 2019

The D-Day Experience museum in Saint-Côme-du-Mont may host a 4K cinema in 2019. November 27th, 2017 : the expansion of the D-Day Experience announced for 2019 Author: Ludovic Ameline Information Source: La Presse de...

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24 November 2017

The international ceremony of June 6, 2018 at the Merville battery

The battery site of Merville, located in Merville-Franceville, was selected to welcome the guests of the Allied nations on June 6, 2018 November 24, 2017: The battery of Merville will host the international ceremony...

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4 November 2017

The history of Hill 112 in Normandy will be the subject of a film

The site of Hill 112 was the scene of fierce fighting in June and July 1944 between the Anglo-Canadian troops and the German forces. November 4, 2017: The history of Hill 112 in Normandy...

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23 October 2017

A Sherman tank to be inaugurated soon in Falaise – Normandy

The Sherman tank, recovered at Falaise in January 2017, should be placed in front of the Civilians Memorial by 2019. Before that, it will pass into the hands of the artist Jef Aérosol. Photo:...

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31 August 2017

Ouistreham Franco-British Center project

A projection in Ouistreham of the future Franco-British relations center by the architects Anne-Charlotte and Julien Zanassi. September 1st, 2017: Presentation of the Ouistreham Franco-British Center project Author: Marie Mangane Information source: Liberté Le...

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27 August 2017

Commemorations of the end of the Battle of Normandy

Tribute of the Allies to the first Polish Armored Division at Montormel (Orne). Photo: Tendance Ouest 27 August 2017 : Commemorations of the end of the Battle of Normandy Author: Eric Mas Information source:...

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21 August 2017

George Klein did not land at Pointe du Hoc on D-Day

The veteran of the Second World War George Klein in 2015 during the commemorations of the landing at Pointe du Hoc. Photo: D-Day Overlord August 21st 2017 : George Klein did not land at...

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17 August 2017