Operation Dragoon
2009-09-05T14:14:20-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNjkxXC8yODgyNDItbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Panelists discussed Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of Southern France during World War II on August 15, 1944. It was a controversial operation as U.S. and British military planners did not agree on the objectives. Ultimately the operation successfully helped liberate occupied France. This program was part of a formal 65th anniversary commemoration of Operation Dragoon, the first every held for what scholars and historians often refer to as the forgotten D-Day.
During the first part of the program foreign dignitaries spoke and the U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute delivered commendations. Then a roundtable discussion was held by historians. These events were held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fort Myer Officers Club Ballroom.
During the first part of the program foreign dignitaries spoke and the U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute delivered commendations. Then a roundtable discussion was held by historians. These events were held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fort Myer Officers Club Ballroom.
Panelists discussed Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of Southern France during World War II on August 15, 1944. It was a… read more
Panelists discussed Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of Southern France during World War II on August 15, 1944. It was a controversial operation as U.S. and British military planners did not agree on the objectives. Ultimately the operation successfully helped liberate occupied France. This program was part of a formal 65th anniversary commemoration of Operation Dragoon, the first every held for what scholars and historians often refer to as the forgotten D-Day.
During the first part of the program foreign dignitaries spoke and the U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute delivered commendations. Then a roundtable discussion was held by historians. These events were held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fort Myer Officers Club Ballroom. close
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