Tag: Second World War
Nantes, Paris, Grenoble, Sein, Vassieux… Why these cities are linked by an oath of friendship unique in France
Resist, again and again. By adopting a unique oath in France more than ten years ago, five French municipalities sealed their friendship and their sacred union. In 2019, the mayors…
“AI is used by extremist groups to spread anti-Semitic ideas”
In January 2023, a video hijacking the image of actress Emma Watson, known for having played Hermione in the saga Harry Potter, goes viral. The young woman seems to read…
Why the island of Sein is a must for presidents
It is nicknamed “the island of children” because there were so many kids there in the interwar period with nearly 200 toddlers having fun on this rock of 1,300 inhabitants.…
England fans monitored by German police for chant about World War II
We admit, we would not like to have to coordinate the security system for a Serbia-England poster. This is the sacred challenge that the German authorities are experiencing, this Sunday,…
“A small, peaceful village that sees the apocalypse come within a few hours”
This was the largest massacre of the civilian population in France during the Second World War. On June 10, 1944, a battalion of the SS armored division “Das Reich”, moving…
Early return home causes malice: Sunak’s D-Day misstep turns into a fiasco
Early journey home causes malice Sunak’s D-Day misstep turns into a fiasco 08.06.2024, 03:07 Listen to article This audio version was artificially generated. More info | Send feedback “He is…
80 years of D-Day: When war becomes a myth
Status: 06.06.2024 11:56 a.m. It is the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy. 80 years in which memories have changed. The renowned historian Leleu warns against a “simplification”…
Why are Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg attending the event?
Would their presence in Normandy announce a sequel to the cult film We have to save the soldier Ryan (1998), whose action took place in the middle of the Allied…
In the militaria exchanges, prices are going through the roof… “It has become a real business”
From our special envoy to Sainte-Mère-Eglise (Manche), He had initially come to find “a few trinkets” to enrich his collection, nothing more. But as is often the case, Patrick gave…
At the German cemetery of La Cambe, we also honor the memory of the defeated
From our special correspondent in La Cambe (Calvados), They are hung in the windows of houses, on the windows of businesses and in all public places. In full commemoration of…