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Why some Allied troops fighting in WW II were dubbed D-Day Dodgers

Eighty years ago as the Allied invasion of western Europe began off the shores of Normandy, France, and eventually freed…

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Politics

As the survivors fade into history, the world marks a D-Day anniversary like no other

On so many different levels, the gathering of western leaders in Normandy today is steeped in symbolism as the nations…

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Tech

Coastal erosion threatens to wash away D-Day beaches

Visitors pepper the length of Utah Beach in Normandy, France, some pausing to take photos, others simply staring out across…

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Politics

Trudeau says Russia should be part of D-Day ceremony, despite Ukraine invasion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he supports France’s decision to invite Russian officials to a D-Day commemoration, despite “extreme disagreement” with…

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Politics

Trudeau to travel to France for 80th anniversary of D-day at Juno Beach

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to France next month for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Trudeau will spend two…

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Canada

Manitoba military vet’s request for D-DAY licence plate twice rejected by MPI before finally getting OK’d

Timothy Yakabowich wanted a personalized “D-DAY” licence plate to honour his father, who fought in the Second World War, but the request became a…

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