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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 ...
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'Spectre of war has returned' to Europe, Macron warns on 80th anniversary of V-E Day
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the spectre of war had returned in Europe as he attended ceremonies on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary ... following World War II had been ...
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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
At 99 years old, K.B. Smith is preparing for a trip to France to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day. When the flight lands, Smith will be 100 years old.