France is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of the French Riviera in World War II to push back the Nazis. The ceremonies are drawing special attention to the many African soldiers sent from then-French colonies to take part. The Operation Dragoon invasion is sometimes called “the forgotten D-Day.'' Starting Aug.
Former Senegalese soldiers pose in Frejus, southeastern France , Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 ahead of a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Provence during World War II. French President Emmanuel Macron attends a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the police Prefecture liberation in Paris, Monday Aug. 12, 2024.
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