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Tag Archives: Omaha
Vignette: D-Day—seventy years after
Today is the seventieth anniversary of D-Day, of the 6 June 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy. ‘D-Day’—which is military slang for the starting day of any operation—has come to mean the D-Day, the greatest amphibious invasion in history. It will … Continue reading
In the news/Book review: 6 June–Anniversary of D-Day
Today (6 June) is the day when veterans and dignitaries of the warring nations of WWII gather on the beaches of Normandy to give thanks, and to honour the fallen of 68 years ago. This week, tourists will fan out … Continue reading
Posted in Book, Book review, In the news, World War II
Tagged Churchill, D-Day, Martin Gilbert, Omaha, Overlord, Utah
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