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Surya Gayatri

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7. Thanks so much for finding and sharing, MADem.

Reply to MADem (Original post)

Fri Jun 6, 2014, 04:41 AM

Jun 2014

I live in Paris, and last night and today the TV channels are full of retrospectives, documentaries, etc.
There was an outstanding documentary on TF1 last night called "Sacrifice". We sometimes forget the enormous sacrifice of the civilian population.
On D-Day alone, 15,000 to 20,000 civilians were collateral damage in the crossfire and allied carpet bombing. Unimaginable suffering for the good of France and the rest of Europe.

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Mesmerizing!!!!! D DAY Photographs, Then and NOW! [View all] MADem Jun 2014 OP

These are wonderful, and the interactive part is amazing. I'm so glad I had a look! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2014 #1

I am a "Bygone days picture addict." It's my secret vice. MADem Jun 2014 #6

Bookmarking to look at when I have time to kill. liberal N proud Jun 2014 #2

Fantastic! dixiegrrrrl Jun 2014 #3

There are a bunch of different subjects at the link--I will admit I am a total sucker for this kind MADem Jun 2014 #4

kick Liberal_in_LA Jun 2014 #5

Thanks so much for finding and sharing, MADem. Surya Gayatri Jun 2014 #7

The civilians had to endure a LOT. They're fading away, now--it won't be too much MADem Jun 2014 #8

Yes, there have been numerous retrospectives on WWI, Surya Gayatri Jun 2014 #9

Wow, that was wonderful--I know ten people off the top of my head who are gonna love it! MADem Jun 2014 #10

My pleasure! Glad I could reciprocate... Surya Gayatri Jun 2014 #11

Really moving. Thanks. n/t spooky3 Jun 2014 #12