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'Because they cannot keep themselves for a day, we'll keep them forever in memory and give them immortality' - Mrs H.M. Lane, civilian, Bedford Virginia (1944)

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To attract the British "Romain Bail wants to make Ouistreham a "duty-free" city. To resist Brexit and the health crisis, Ouistreham would like to become a whole city of "duty-free", so that all businesses can sell zero-rated products." actu.fr/normandie/ouistreham…

Brexit. Romain Bail souhaite faire de Ouistreham une ville de "duty-free"

Pour résister au Brexit et à la crise sanitaire, Ouistreham voudrait devenir une ville entière de "duty-free", que tous les commerces puissent vendre des produits détaxés.

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The history of two Exeter bridges used for military training prior to the Normandy landings in the Second World War has been detailed in a new interpretation board. news.exeter.gov.uk/new-sign-…
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A very interesting find in Rouen, France. This is a Higgins 'Eureka' boat hull, most well used for the Landing Craft Personnel (Large). But this example was probably built built as a Landing Craft Support (Small) Mk I or II. actu.fr/normandie/rouen_7654…
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Before Google Maps was a thing, Ike used these maps to navigate northern France, Belgium, and Holland. #IkeLife #ArchivesYouaAeHere @OurPresidents #archiveshashtagparty
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Opponents of the "Homage to Heroes" memorial project, which could be held in Carentan before 2024, have sent an open letter to the elected officials concerned to reiterate their arguments. actu.fr/normandie/carentan-l…
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Image from Normandy Post (@Normandy_Post)
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Hoping to travel to Normandy in June? Jean Castex announced ”by mid-May all people over 50 will have been offered a first injection.” actu.fr/societe/coronavirus/…
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Image from Normandy Post (@Normandy_Post)
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On Thursday evening, the shooting of a scene from a film, The Secret History of the Resistance, took place at the Merville Battery. This is when Jean Moulin returns from London to Dakota, he is responsible for bringing together various Resistance networks. amp.ouest-france.fr/normandi…
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Image from Normandy Post (@Normandy_Post)
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Slightly worrying news. This relic of Mulberry Harbour, installed in 1955, is a local commune responsibility, which means there's less national support for its maintenance. The whale is 77 years old now and badly in need of some care and attention. estrepublicain.fr/politique/…
Chaux. Quel avenir pour le pont Arromanches ?

Chaux. Quel avenir pour le pont Arromanches ?

A contrario de celui de Foussemagne installé sur une route départementale, l’entretien du pont Arromanches de Chaux, installé sur une voie communale, ...

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Update: A consortium led by EDF confirms its turbine order to Siemens Gamesa for Courseulles-sur-Mer wind farm.
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Les travaux continuent dans le cadre de la restructuration du musée d’#Arromanches #musee #ww2 #normandie #calvados
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Le débarquement en Normandie et la libération de la France (juin-septembre 1944) par Eastory : youtube.com/watch?v=2RaBj67e…
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Applications for 2021 Libor funding are now invited. d-dayrevisited.co.uk/libor-f…
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Les travaux commencent au musée du Débarquement ⬇️ #musee #normandie #calvados #ww2 #arromanches ouest-france.fr/normandie/ar…
Arromanches. Les travaux vont commencer au musée du Débarquement

Arromanches. Les travaux vont commencer au musée du Débarquement

​Avant la construction du futur musée du Débarquement, le chantier de démolition de l’accueil doit commencer jeudi 14 janvier 2021. Une première étape qui lance les travaux.

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An update on the 9th Battalion 2021 Annual Reunion Club Dinner meal, and the 2021 Normandy Pilgrimage. 9thparabattalion.com/9bn-ann…
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Incredible story behind the boat that’s been left to rot by a roundabout sussexlive.co.uk/news/sussex…

Incredible story behind the boat that’s been left to rot by a roundabout

The unassuming vessel has had quite the journey over the years

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Adam Berry@Agrbez7 Jan 2021
Recent conversations have compelled me to finally complete this blog on Troop Carrier performance on D-Day.... militaryhistory.home.blog/20… It may be of interest to @militaryhistori, @StandUpHookUp1, @ChrisCardsFan. I'd really love your thoughts.

Troop Carrier aircrew – Poorly trained? Cowardly? Low-Grade? The Myths debunked.

It is with great disappointment that I feel I have to write this blog, as I had thought that thanks to the hard work of some historians (and I don’t necessarily include myself in this) and ve…

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Saw this request in a Facebook group. If you know a veteran who would be interested in participating send me a DM and I'll give you the contact email.
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Vandalism at Bayeux CWGC Cemetery. "Towards the end of December, the register of the dead in the British military cemetery of Bayeux (Calvados) suffered damage. A broken alcohol bottle and cigarette butts were strewn in the register and on floor." actu.fr/normandie/bayeux_140…
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