Tag: WWII
On the Remembrance Trail in France
The north of France has seen some of the greatest bloodshed ever known to man, not just on its battlefields but in its towns...
The History of Jewish Provence
France has the largest Jewish population in Europe and the third largest in the world after Israel and the United States. Half of French...
The Timeless Charms of Normandy: What’s New in 2021
With its long sandy beaches, lush interior and rich history, Normandy has always offered an idyllic French fix. But this year, Gillian Thornton finds...
Femmes Résistantes: World War II’s Unsung Warriors
Lest we forget, the brave and dauntless resistance fighters of the Second World War counted among them numerous women, from all walks of life....
A Remarkable Chronicle of Paris at War
A new museum in Paris brings to light the two-pronged struggle for freedom during the Second World War: the extensive military efforts from the...
Out of the Shadows: Omaha Beach Revelations at Maisy Battery
As Europe marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, fascinating stories about the hostilities are still coming to light. Gillian Thornton hears Gary...
