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.
Why is D-Day such a famous event?
- The D-Day operation occurred on June 6, 1944.
- Codename of this operation: OVERLOAD
- It is known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history.
- It is because it brought together all allied armies such as land, air, and sea forces.
- The military operation involved delivering five naval assault divisions on the beaches of Normandy, France.
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- 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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