Memorial Pegasus at Ranville in Lower Normandy is a museum and memorial to the 6th Airborne Division in the Normandy landings and particular Operation Deadstick. The museum building exhibits artifacts, exhibitions and personal objects related to the 6th Airborne Division. A three-acre park contains the Pegasus Bridge, the replica of the Horsa glider and memorials to the men of Operation Deadstick.
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Since its foundation, Caen has always been an important cultural centre. The University of Caen was founded in 1432. Early 19th century, the Abbaye-aux-Hommes became the seat of a secondary school which was to replace the Écoles Centrales du Calvados, de la Manche et de l’Orne. This new school opened on 20 July 1804 with one hundred students. It is not before […]
Caen is a commune in northwestern France. It is the prefecture of the department of Calvados. Country France Region Normandy Department Calvados Mayor (2020–2026) Joël Bruneau (LR) Area 25.70 km2 (9.92 sq mi) Population (2017-01-01) 105,354 Density 4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi) Demonym(s) Caennais Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Caen is located in the centre of its northern region, and it is a centre of political, economic and cultural power. Located […]