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The Medal of Honor recipients of D-Day
Numerous acts of bravery were displayed by servicemen who participated in the Allied invasion of Normandy. Some of these went straight...
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- Apr 16
- 4 min
Which were the main elements of the D-Day armada?
The role played by the Navy in the D-Day operations has often been overlooked. Which were the main elements of the Allied armada?
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- Apr 4
- 2 min
The Jubilee of Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux as well as the centenary of her beatification in 1923.
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- Mar 27
- 3 min
Flavours of Normandy (I): the Camembert
A visit to Normandy is not just about history but also about flavours. Discover the story of the most iconic of its produce: the Camembert!
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- Mar 20
- 4 min
D-Day weather, a blessing in disguise
Seen as a serious setback at the time, the bad weather conditions which lead to the D-Day postponement played a major part in its success.
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- Mar 12
- 3 min
ABMC's centennial marked at Omaha Beach
The most renowned of the ABMC's sites, Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial hosted a luminary event to mark the agency's centennial.
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- Mar 6
- 3 min
Eisenhower’s headquarters near Bayeux
Two months after D-Day, General Eisenhower moved his forward HQ from southern England to Normandy, a few miles outside Bayeux.
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- Mar 5
- 3 min
10 key moments in the history of Mont St. Michel (II)
Here is part two of our Top 10 selection of key moments that marked the long history of Mont Saint Michel
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- Feb 26
- 3 min
5 interesting facts about Mont St. Michel
Here are a five interesting facts about Mont Saint Michel and its bay, one of the most iconic UNESCO monuments in the world.
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- Feb 18
- 3 min
5 interesting facts about Normandy American Cemetery
Dedicated 12 years after D-Day, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is one of the most iconic sites maintained by the ABMC.
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- Feb 13
- 3 min
10 key moments in the history of Mont St. Michel (I)
The history of Mont Saint Michel spans over 1300 years. Here is a selection of historical milestones that punctuated this stretch of time.
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- Feb 12
- 2 min
What does D-Day stand for?
Various sobriquets were attributed to D-Day: ‘day of days’, ‘deliverance day’, or ‘decision day’ but none reflect its true meaning.
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