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80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended
But as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine rages on at Europe’s doorstep, the few remaining veterans feel that history is ...
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier during ceremonies marking the 80th ...
Dunkirk 'Little Ships' set off on historic journey for 85th anniversary of World War Two evacuation
On this day 85 years ago, Britain began the rescue of hundreds of thousands of troops stranded on the beaches of Northern France during the Second World War. The operation - co-ordinated from Dover ...
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France commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
Paris is marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War with a celebration at the ... public holiday with remembrance and tribute. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin has all the details, and ...
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WWII veteran prepares to head to France to be honored, ahead of his 100th birthday
AND IS NO LONGER WORKING FOR THE ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT. A WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN IS JUST WEEKS AWAY FROM TURNING 100-- BUT BEFORE HE HEADS OVERSEAS TO CELEBRATE-- HIS COMMUNITY MADE SURE TO HONOR ...