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Rebuilding of Omaha Beach landing Bridge

60th D-DAY anniversary of the Normandy landings

WWII 60th anniversary replay

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings, the D-DAY Omaha Museum plans to rebuild the original bridge of Omaha. An really original event in Vierville S/ Mer in 2004.

some parts of the bridge

See The bridge of Omaha Beach in Vierville s/ Mer.

In 2004 don't forget the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

Full Programm of Ceremonies / Events 2004

The official site of Normandie Mémoire organises the Badges Ceremonies Registering Procedure. You can get your badge in certains conditions.

Official badge

Germans at D-Day anniversary
British war veterans were wrestling with mixed emotions after President Chirac invited the Germans to the sixtieth anniversary of the D-Day landings in France in June. . . more ...

A document that presents the course of history as seen by world media. From august 1939 to october 1940. Included photos.

Newspaper from Landing

Article form different newspapers of 1944. French and US newspapers explain the landing of US army troops. Different points of view.

How many Allied and German casualties were there on D-Day, and in the Battle of Normandy? “Casualties” refers to all losses suffered by the armed forces: killed, wounded, missing in action (meaning that their bodies were not found) more...

President Bush Commemorates Memorial Day at Normandy

D-Day Anniversary highlights

On Board HMS Ramillies during the Normandy Invasion (D-Day)

U.S. President George W. Bush delivers his speech as French President Jacques Chirac, seated at left, listens during a ceremony at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, June 6, 2004, to mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
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This summer is the 60th anniversary of D-day - the start of the Normandy landings and the liberation of France. Communities around the region will be marking their contribution to the greatest military campaign in history.

To commemorate the planning and carrying out of the invasion in communities across South of England, and to recognise the sacrifices made by those involved, there are a range of special events and exhibitions being staged. more ...

The following diary of the events around the D-Day Landings was written by my father, Edward Francis Wightman, who served as a Royal Navy Seaman/Gunner on board HMS Ramillies.

Friday, 2 June 1944, 8pm
Just put to sea and being rather bored at 'just another exercise' when the commander comes on the broadcaster. 'Here is the captain to speak to you,' said he. more ...

D-Day: Canada's role

D-Day Invasion Photo Gallery

The sun was just coming up over the Normandy coast at about 5 a.m. on June 6, 1944 – D-Day.

Web Flashback: D-Day 1944
The Allied navies – Canadian, British, American – had brought a huge invasion fleet from England to France in total darkness. For men on the ships, first light showed the black shapes of other nearby vessels. For the Germans on shore, the dawn revealed a vast armada poised to invade occupied France.
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See a gallery of photos from Normandy's World War II D-Day Invasion sites.

Arromanches
Bayeux Museum
Bornes
Caen Memorial
Colleville U.S. Cemetery
D-Day Ceremony
D-Day British Cemetery
Longues
Pegasus Memorial
Pointe du Hoc
Sainte-Mere-Eglise

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