In the early morning of June 6th, 1944, an unprecedented watershed that marked history evermore took place on the beaches codenamed Omaha, Utah and Juno Beach, which cover the wide area of the Norman coastline. Indeed, at least 130 000 allies landed in Normandy on that day, symbolizing the beginning of the Liberation of Europe that had been under German occupation until then. Americans, Canadians, as well as British soldiers and even the 177 French soldiers of the Kieffer commando were called to fight against the invaders. Next June 6th will be the opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the … Continue reading 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the battle of Normandy in 2019!