66th D-Day Anniversary
- 14 years ago
66 years ago, 132, 000 Allied soldiers made history on D-Day, several commemorations were held all over Normandy.
The commemorations began on Bloody Omaha in the presence of American students and of 4 veterans, the American troops were celebrated, in particular the 3, 000 Gis fallen on D-day.
At the same time, on the other side of Normany, the British were honored in Bénouville, the military marches crossed the Pegasus Bridge in homage to the 180 paratroopers of Major Howard.
Still in British sector, facing the artificial harbour of Arromanche, the celebrations were composed of music, military vehicles display and outdoor movies to teach future generations.
Gold Beach in Vers-sur-Mer was the major ceremony of the day, with the Secretary of State to defense and ex-serviceman, Hubert Falco.
The commemorations began on Bloody Omaha in the presence of American students and of 4 veterans, the American troops were celebrated, in particular the 3, 000 Gis fallen on D-day.
At the same time, on the other side of Normany, the British were honored in Bénouville, the military marches crossed the Pegasus Bridge in homage to the 180 paratroopers of Major Howard.
Still in British sector, facing the artificial harbour of Arromanche, the celebrations were composed of music, military vehicles display and outdoor movies to teach future generations.
Gold Beach in Vers-sur-Mer was the major ceremony of the day, with the Secretary of State to defense and ex-serviceman, Hubert Falco.