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

1 December 2018

What future for the Bocage breakthrough museum in Normandy?

The Bocage breakthrough museum 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 1st,...

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14 October 2018

The controversial book on the Pegasus Bridge by Helmut von Keusgen

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...

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1 October 2018

Shooting of a 3D documentary film for the D-Day 75th anniversary

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...

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25 September 2018

The history of the Rangers in Normandy revisited by Hollywood

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...

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24 September 2018

A Frenchman and his American half-brother linked by battle of Normandy

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...

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7 September 2018

Publication of the book Jour J Heure Par Heure

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...

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6 September 2018

Launch of expansion works at the Overlord Museum in Colleville-sur-Mer – Normandy

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...

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1 September 2018

Passing of Michel Marie, nicknamed the Poulbot of Overlord and 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...

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18 August 2018

A German mine in the nets of a trawler off Grandcamp Maisy, Normandy, France

The French mine clearance divers group in the Channel ensure the proper neutralization of the mine before its bailout Photo :Préfecture de la Manche August 18, 2018: A German mine in the nets of...

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9 June 2018