Now, satellite photos have revealed the construction of a new fleet of D-Day-style landing barges needed to ... built for the allied invasion of Normandy during World War II,” Sutton observes.

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“The barges are reminiscent of the Mulberry Harbours built for the allied invasion of Normandy ... satellite photos have revealed the construction of a new fleet of D-Day-style landing barges ...

ahead of the "D-Day" commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) French sources told the journal that the maneuvers were ...

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