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General Wesley Clark reflects on the enduring legacy of D-Day heroes, emphasizing unity, sacrifice, and the ongoing defense of democracy in the face of mod...

Around 180 veterans in their late 90s or even over 100 were guests of honour at D-Day commemorations in France, many attending in wheelchairs for possibly the last time.

King Charles III came to northern France to honor the 22,442 British troops who died in the Battle of Normandy

King Charles III pays heartfelt tribute to D-Day heroes at British Normandy Memorial, emphasizing the importance of preserving their stories for future gen...

102-year-old Navy veteran Robert Persichitti passed away ‘peacefully’ in Germany

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 6: World leaders gather in Normandy to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings. The geopolitical context today is very different: Russia's Vladimir Putin was not invited to the commemorations, despite the significant role Russia played in World War II. We look at front pages…

Western leaders and World War II veterans are on Thursday gathering on the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that liberated Europe from Nazi occupation. This year's ceremonies hold particular significance as the ongoing war in Ukraine, taking place on Europe's doorstep, introduces new…

Since the 1980s, France has used D-Day commemorations to reaffirm unity with its allies. This year’s 80th celebration comes amid a complex geopolitical situation.

As young soldiers, they waded ashore in Normandy through gunfire to battle the Nazis. On Thursday, a dwindling number of World War II veterans in a parade of wheelchairs joined a new generation of leaders to honour the dead, the living and the fight for democracy in moving commemorations on…