Video. Near Toulon, Netherlands pays tribute to the veterans of D-Provence

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Francois Hollande presided over the celebrations to commemorate the landing in Provence, this Friday, August 15 seventy years later, in the south of France by the Allies, many soldiers from the French colonies in Africa and the Maghreb. The ceremony took place on Friday morning near Mont Faron, Toulon (Var).

President of the Republic, before an audience of more important, among veterans veterans, De Gaulle said, but also "inherited from the soldiers, the liberator." He said in a ceremony presided over by the "Let's talk about the past and future . "

A reference to the Dutch economic and social problems

The President spoke of "the glorious pages" and "heritage" and "familiar characters, but usually anonymous people who have contributed to the resurrection of our country," concluded his speech with a clear indication of the economic and social problems facing the country. It was an evening welcome heads of state, especially from Africa aboard the Charles de Gaulle to visit the Naval Magazine and transfer to the port of Toulon. Colonial troops

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