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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

Summary of the 74th anniversary of the Normandy landings

The parade in Sainte-Mère-Église Sunday, June 3, 2018 for the 74th anniversary of the landing of the Allies in Normandy. June 9th 2018: Summary of the 74th anniversary of the Normandy landings Article author:...

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9 June 2018

Arromanches remembers the Princess Irene Regiment

More than 200 Dutch soldiers took part in this takeover Photo: Ouest-France June 8th 2018: Arromanches remembers the Princess Irene Regiment Article author: Eric Marie Information source: Ouest-France "This Wednesday, June 6, 2018, as...

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2 June 2018

Emotive ceremonies in Carentan – D-Day 74th anniversary

Twenty-five veterans attended this Friday, June 1, 2018 at the official ceremony at Carré-de-Choux, Carentan Photo: Ouest-France June 2nd, 2018: Emotive ceremonies in Carentan Article author: Emilie Michel Information source: Ouest-France "Commemorations of the...

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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