American Scouts federate on Omaha Beach
Thousands of people gathered on Omaha Beach this Saturday, April 22, 2017, for the traditional Boyscouts of America gathering. 23 April 2017: American Scouts Unite on Omaha Beach Source:…
News from the Normandy landing beaches and historical battlefields from the Battle of Normandy.
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: Marc Laurenceau August 21st 2017 : George Klein…
Commemorations of the Dieppe raid – 75th anniversary in 2017
On August 19, 2017, France commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in the presence of the last veterans. August 17th, 2017: Dieppe raid 75th anniversary Source: Paris-Normandie.fr Author:…
11th Acadian Week at Juno Beach
August 13, 2017: 11th Acadian Week in Juno Beach In Courseulles-sur-Mer, Canadian soldiers who landed in 1944 and Acadian culture were honored in music. Here, the tricolor flags are struck…
Photographe John G. Morris
Death of American photographer John Morris
War photographer John G. Morris in a fox hole during the Battle of Normandy. Photo: Ned Buddy July 30, 2017: Death of American photographer John G. Morris, veteran of the…
23 juin 1944 : le soldat Fred Linden amuse un jeune garçon de Trévières. L'identité du garçon a fait l'objet d'importants débats en 2017, deux personnes s'étant reconnues simultanément : Gérard Poincheval et Marcel Castel. Le mystère quant à sa véritable identitée demeure. Photo : US National Archives
The identification of a Norman on an American photo of 1944 in Trévières
In this photograph taken in Trévières, American soldier Fred Linden holds a young Norman boy on his lap, whom his family wishes to identify. Photo: US National Archives July 22,…
73 years later, John E. Hill, veteran of the Battle of Normandy finds his curb!
John E. Hill, veteran of the Normandy landings and battle, at his home in Syracuse, USA. May 21, 2017: A veteran of the Battle of Normandy finds his bracelet, 73…
Battle of La Fière: a movie in progress
Dale Dye (right) alongside Tom Hanks during the filming of Saving Private Ryan. Photo: Dreamworks May 21, 2017: The Battle of La Fière to be Adapted to the Screen Source:…
The Normandy Victory Museum opens its doors
The final preparations before the Normandy Victory Museum opens on May 19, 2017 in Catz, Manche. May 18, 2017: Normandy Victory Museum opens May 19, 2017 Information source : La Presse…
A British 101-year-old veteran is the oldest skydiver in the world
British veteran Bryson William Verdun Hayes has become the world's oldest skydiver. Photo: SWNS May 16, 2017: 101-Year-Old British Veteran Skydives! A World War II veteran, Bryson William Verdun Hayes,…