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France commemorates the Allied landings in Provence

Operation Dragoon, more commonly known as the Landings in Provence or the southern France landings, took place on 15 August 1944, when 350,000 Allied troops landed on the Mediterranean coast of France. Around 25,000 American troops made up roughly one-third of the invasion force, joined by...

France commemorates the Allied landings in Provence

In the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, paratroopers will land on the beach and fighter jets will fly over the site during a ceremony near Saint-Raphaël. In the evening, there will be a fireworks display. According to the Élysée, representatives from African countries will also attend the celebrations.

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, hails from France. Several African countries have been invited to participate in the celebrations taking place in France.

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