Recently, The 80th anniversary of D-Day was celebrated. 

World War II- D-Day, The Invasion of Normandy

In this event, Parachutists jumped from World War II-era C-47 planes over Normandy to commemorate the D-Day. 

• • Objective: The event aimed to honor the bravery of the Allied troops who fought on those beaches and commemorate their sacrifices.
  • Theme: A message was emphasized by survivors of D-Day and other WWII battles that War is hell. 
• Don Graves: World War II  veterans Recalled the heavy casualties among Marine buddies and stressed the importance of educating younger generations.

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Geographical Features of Normandy

• Location: It is a region of northern France.
• It is geographically positioned both in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere of the Earth.
• Bordering Regions: Normandy is bordered by
  • East: Hauts-de-France and Ile-de-France to the east
  • West: Atlantic Ocean.
  • North: English Channel.
  • South: Pays de la Loire 
    • Southeast: Centre-Val de Loire 
    • Southwest: Brittany 

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Important Points to be Remembered

• Current Capital: Since 2016, Rouen.
  • It was previously the capital of Upper Normandy.
• Caen: Previous capital of Lower Normandy
• Famous for:  Producing excellent cheeses, apple cider, and seafood, such as sea-scallop and herring.
• Name Origin: Derived from the settlement by Vikings (“Northmen”) starting in the 9th century
• largest city:  Rouen,Caen , Le Havre and Cherbourg
• Highest point:  Signal d’Écouves (417 m), in the Armorican Massif.
• Rivers: The Seine and its tributaries:
  • The Andelle, the Epte, the Eure, The Risle, the Robec

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