The ceremony commemorates the bold action conducted on June 6, 1944, by the British 6th Airborne Division. During the assault, the British forces captured two key bridges located at the Caen Canal and the Orne River which marked a pivotal event during the Normandy landings.

Ceremony at the Pegasus Memorial in Ranville

Mervyn Kersh, a Jewish veteran from the United Kingdom, recalls his war experiences during the D-Day celebrations in Normandy.Returning 80 years later, he reflects on those who never made it home from the campaign.

Mervyn Kersh interview in Normandy

The operation, more widely known as D-Day, remains one of the most well-known occurrences during World War Two. The successful D-Day landings were not only a spectacular military achievement but also a testament to the months of meticulous planning and cooperation between 17 Allied countries. 🤝

D-Day Landings 80 Years Anniversary

Sicily Landings: commemorations in Licata and interview with Mr. Gordon B. Davis Jr.

Sicily Landings: Interview with Sir Edward Llewellyn   

This event, part of the many commemorative events hosted in Sicily 🇮🇹 throughout the month of July 2023, beautifully intertwined music, art, and history.

Commemoration Concert, Catania, Sicily

The ceremony commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on the island, as well as all those who died fighting there.

WW2 Allied landings Commemoration in Catania

These strategic landings, led by General Patton, General Montgomery, and General Alexander, had a huge impact on an already perilous internal situation, contributing to the fall of Fascism and the end of the war.

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Cérémonie au Mémorial Pegasus, Ranville