D Day
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Melania Trump under fire for not removing her sunglasses during D-Day commemoration: 'Disrespectful'
After a three-day visit to London and a day in Ireland, the Trumps landed in Normandy, France, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and pay their respects to the allied forces. The president was joined by the first lady, French
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Army veteran's painful recollection of preparing solider for burial after D-Day
D-Day veterans and world leaders have been taking part in emotional ceremonies to mark the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings that did so much to turn the tide of World War Two. The sacrifice made by so many has been summed up by one
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Great Escaper's medals sells for £1,650
Items, including medals, belonging to the late war veteran Bernard Jordan - who sprang to prominence when he made a cross-Channel dash to last year's 70th anniversary D-Day events - have sold at auction for £1,650. The collection was bought
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D-Day veteran Bernard Jordan 'escapes' care home to attend D-Day memorial in Normandy
A 90-year-old war veteran found in Normandy after being reported missing from his care home in England has said he intends to return next year as he arrived back in the UK. Bernard Jordan was reported missing on Thursday night by staff at The
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How shopping has changed in 70 years
The 70th anniversary of D-Day reminds us of what a lucky time we live in. When we talk of times of austerity and hardship, the last few years is small potatoes compared to the terrible deprivation and suffering of wartime. To mark the
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D-Day museum in Portsmouth gets £4.1milion lottery funding
A Portsmouth museum dedicated to the D-Day landings has been awarded £4.1million funding for its 70th anniversary. The museum is set to secure the money from a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant, and plans transform the centre to bring the
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D-Day veterans gather on HMS Belfast to mark 70th anniversary of Normandy landings
D-Day veterans have gathered on Second World War warship HMS Belfast today to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic Normandy Landings. The ship, which is moored on the River Thames, will lead 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations with a
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