80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings in Normandy

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Veterans and world leaders gathered in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, with a lone piper re-enacting the moment British troops landed in France.

Key Points

  • 150,000 Allied soldiers arrived in France by sea and air during the D-Day landings
  • Veterans and world leaders gathered in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary
  • A lone piper re-enacted the moment British troops landed in France
  • The event symbolizes unity and remembrance of the past

Pros

  • Honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Allied soldiers during World War II
  • Remembering the historic event that played a pivotal role in defeating Nazi Germany