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Eight decades after Allied forces landed on the beaches of German-occupied France, a group of British veterans made the journey again -- crossing the English Channel to mark the anniversary of D-Day.

What does D-Day mean? We answer questions your kids might ask about the historic event, and reveal some important facts to look at with them.

Royals, politicians and military leaders begin two days of events to mark 80th anniversary of Normandy landings

Explore the aftermath of D-Day in Normandy, highlighting the human cost of conflict and the overlooked sacrifices of civilians.

As commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings take place in Normandy, film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us about her favorite D-Day classics – from star-studded extravaganza "The Longest Day" to Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan". Plus, Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard star in "Memory", a harsh tale…

Is the country falling silent to remember our war heroes as D-Day anniversary commemorations continue?

Beneath the roar of gunfire and the chaos of D-day, an unlikely hero played a vital role — wetland science. Often overlooked amid military strategies and troop movements, the study of mud proved critical to the success of the largest amphibious invasion in history.

The allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, commonly known as D-day, was an enormously significant moment in the history of the second world war.

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed in Normandy in the largest air, sea and land operation in military history. Today, very few people who experienced D-Day are still alive and able to talk about it. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin and Stéphanie Trouillard met three people who were children at…

As hundreds of thousands of people flock to the French region of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, local businesses there are capitalising on tourists' passion for World War II history. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn and our colleagues from France 2 report on this business of souvenir sales…

Ken Cooke was 18 and more worried about wet socks than bullets when he landed in Normandy on 6 June 1944