D-Day 77th Anniversary

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British Normandy Memorial unveiled on 77th D-Day anniversary

The memorial in Ver-Sur-Mer, France, records the names of 22,442 servicemen and women who died.

www.bbc.com

British Normandy Memorial unveiled in France to honour D-Day and Normandy fallen

It records the names of 22,442 servicemen and women killed on D-Day and at the Battle of Normandy.

www.bbc.com

 

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From a couple of days ago:

Ken Mayhew, commanded a platoon on D-Day and won the highest Dutch honour for his courage in the battles to liberate Holland – obituary

In 1946 he was given by decree of the Queen of the Netherlands the Knighthood of the MWO and he would later attend D-Day anniversary parades

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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Here's what happened on D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion ever undertaken | CNN

D-Day -- the military term for the first day of the Normandy landings -- was the largest amphibious invasion ever undertaken and laid the foundations for the Allied defeat of Germany in World War II.

www.cnn.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/normandy-commemorates-d-day-with-small-crowds-but-big-heart/2021/06/06/2f50091e-c67d-11eb-89a4-b7ae22aa193e_story.html

 

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‘We D-Day veterans need this reunion more than ever before’

Dunkirk veteran Ken Hay recalls his part in the war and how he’s looking forward to seeing his old brothers in arms at Sunday’s memorial

www.telegraph.co.uk

Bittersweet day for D-Day veterans as Prince Charles leads tributes at opening of British Normandy Memorial

More than 100 veterans, unable to go to France, braved the weather to pay tributes to their dead comrades 77 years on from the fateful day

www.telegraph.co.uk

Normandy marks D-day anniversary with new memorial

Dwindling band of veterans sadly missing as Normandy marks D-day anniversary with tribute to more than 22,000 soldiers under UK command

www.theguardian.com

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From May 29th:

Last British veteran of both Dunkirk evacuation and Normandy landings dies aged 98

Alfred White joined voluntary Territorial Army in April 1938 when he was 15, and was called into regular army the following year

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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France marks 77-years since D-Day landings in Normandy

Only a small number of veterans were able to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions.

www.euronews.com

 

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Via the SNAFU blog:

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A look back at D-Day

On June 6, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower seized the moment to order airdrops of paratroopers and gliders behind enemy lines.

www.militarytimes.com

Normandy commemorates D-Day with small crowds, but big heart

Several ceremonies were being held Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and western Europe from Nazi control.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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Here are some photos of local beauties

 

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Via the CDR Salamander blog:

Two by Moonlight > Vintage Wings of Canada

 

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Any advice on interesting places and museums in the area of Normandy invasion ?

I will take my Yankee better half there next week, to the American cemetery. Of course we'll also tour the beaches Omaha/Hoc/etc. I'm not sure we'll attend the official ceremonies on June 6 (not a crowd and speeches guy), but any advice on what look for (or avoid) would be appreciated.