Tag: World War Two
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Paris Marks 80th Anniversary of Liberation from Nazi Occupation with Commemorations
Paris recently marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation from German occupation, a significant event commemorated with various ceremonies and military parades. On August 24, 1944, the Allied Forces, led by the French 2nd Armored Division and including a significant contribution from Spanish soldiers of the 9th company, entered Paris, culminating in the city’s liberation…
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102-Year-Old D-Day Veteran Honors Fallen Comrades, Shares Memories on Social Media
In the heart of California, D-Day veteran Jake Larsson continues to honor the countries he fought for by raising both the American and French flags in his backyard. At 101 years old, Larsson, who landed on Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion in 1944, shares a deep emotional connection to both nations, emphasizing their importance…