Normandy landings

D-Day: First day of the invasion of France in Nazi-held Europe during World War II

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The Normandy landings were the landing operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied France from Nazi control, and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front.

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California Today: D-Day Veteran to Return to Normandy for First Time in 75 Years

Wednesday: A 96-year-old veteran prepares for a trip decades in the making; a measles outbreak in L.A.; and a big win for the San Jose Sharks.
NYTimes.com - Published 2 days ago

Trump visit 'will detract from Portsmouth D-Day event'

US president Donald Trump will attend the D-Day commemorations in Portsmouth during his UK visit.
BBC News - Published 3 days ago

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Armed forces to take part in day of commemorations for 75th D-Day anniversary

More than 4,000 armed forces personnel along with 11 Royal Naval vessels and 26 RAF aircraft are to join a day of commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 4 days ago

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and the French Ambassador Jean-Pierre Jouyet attended the ceremony to honour four Royal Navy veterans who helped liberate Normandy in 1944. The ceremony was held with..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published on February 26, 2019