Normandy

Normandy is a region in northern France, historically significant as the site of the D-Day landings during World War II. Recent news highlights Normandy due to two distinct events. Firstly, Storm Goretti swept through northern Europe, causing widespread power outages. The vast majority of the 380,000 French households without power were located in Normandy, along with Brittany, Picardy, and the Ile-de-France region. Secondly, the death of Charles Shay, the last surviving Native American D-Day veteran, at his home in Normandy, has brought renewed attention to the region's historical importance. Shay, an army medic, served on the beaches of Normandy in 1944, earning several medals for his bravery. These events underscore Normandy's vulnerability to severe weather and its enduring legacy as a pivotal location in WWII history.