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French Commandos Land
French commandos come ashore at Canadel, on the coast of Provence, one of the first steps towards the liberation of France from German occupation Date: 14 August 1944
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1944 Ashore Commandos Liberation Mediterranean Occupation Operations Provence
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August 14, 1944: A Momentous Landing in Provence - The French Commandos' First Steps Towards Liberation This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a pivotal moment in World War II history as French Commandos come ashore at Canadel, a small coastal village on the Mediterranean coast of Provence, France. The date is August 14, 1944, and this daring amphibious operation marked one of the first significant steps towards the liberation of France from German occupation. The image shows a group of determined and focused commandos, their faces set with determination, as they wade through the shallow waters of the Mediterranean Sea. They carry their weapons and equipment, ready to face the unknown challenges that await them on the French shore. Behind them, the silhouettes of their landing craft can be seen disappearing into the distance, leaving the commandos to face the enemy on their own. The Allied invasion of southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon, was a crucial turning point in the European theater of the war. It came after the successful D-Day landings in Normandy, and its success allowed the Allies to bypass the heavily fortified German defenses along the northern coast of France. The operation involved over 175,000 American, British, and Free French troops, and it took place just three months after the D-Day landings. The liberation of Provence was a significant victory for the Allies, and it opened up a new front in the war against the Germans. The courage and determination of the French Commandos, as depicted in this photograph, were instrumental in turning the tide of the war in Europe. Today, this image stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who fought to free France from the grip of the Nazi regime.
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