D-Day

[Robert Vesco]

Some 9,000 troops are being deployed in the northern region, and any planes violating a no-fly zone in Normandy will be shot down, the military warned.

Surface-to-air missiles have already been installed along the coastline.

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French officials say two AWAC surveillance planes will fly overhead to keep an eye on a wide area around the events. The defense minister said Mirage-2000 fighters will be on stand-by at nearby airbases, able to reach any area in Normandy "in 10 minutes."

A special squad that reacts to chemical and biological attacks recently went through a practice exercise, French media reported.

Looks like France has managed to re-create some of that 'warzone atmosphere' from 60 years ago.

Completely agree with Tarek Nor, it's sad that the very people who fought for our freedom and the ones who are supposed to be enjoying that freedom, are shielded away (as if they are potential terrorists) from the "world leaders" who desperately need some good PR for their re-election campaign.