The guns of the Battle of Normandy have been silent for over 80 years, and yesterday’s battlefields are now tourist sites, museums, or memorials. But for the men of the 101st, the battle began in an apple orchard, a marsh, and a wheat field, where they landed in silence by parachute or glider. For thirty days, these men fought relentlessly in the Normandy bocage, finally achieving their objective.
Time has passed, and yesterday’s heroes are now elderly veterans whose wisdom and memories must serve as a guide for younger generations. I had the pleasure of meeting them in their homes or at their veterans’ gatherings, and of seeing that the flame of courage and the “Airborne” spirit still burned in their eyes!
This little book written by Dominique François is based on their testimonies and their photo albums.
Soft cover, size 17 x 24 cm, 32 pages.
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170 x 240 mm
32 pages
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The historical artifacts for sale at PARATROOPER’s are intended for collectors, history enthusiasts, historians and museum curators. These items do not glorify or promote any of the political, ideological or racial opinions related to the global conflicts that bathed the 20th century in blood.
Besides, we remind you that Article R.645-1 of the French Penal Code establishes fines applicable to fifth class contraventions (except in the specific cases of a filming, show or exhibition which refer to historical events) for any individual who wears a uniform, insignia or symbol reminiscent of those worn by members of the various organizations declared criminal in application of Article 9 of the Charter of the International Military Tribunal annexed to the London Agreement of August 8, 1945 – SS, SD, Gestapo, Nazi leaders (the Führer, the Reichsleitung, the Gauleiters and their main collaborators, the Ortsgruppenleiter, the Zellenleiter and the Blockleiter), or reminiscent of those worn by any person found guilty, by a French or International Jurisdiction, of one or several crimes against humanity established by Articles 211-1 to 212-3 or mentioned in Law No. 64-1326 of December 26, 1964.
The Code provides additional penalties, including the confiscation of the items used or intended for committing the offence.
