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Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

May 30, 2010 by
Normandy American Cemetery

Normandy, one of fourteen permanent overseas American WWII cemeteries: A visit to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was part of our tour to see some of the Normandy landings sites, the famous landing beaches, the Caen Memorial and other reminders of Normandy's place in World War II history. The Normandy American Cemetery sits on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel, near Colleville-sur-Mer.   It is located on the site where the first World War II American … [Read more...]

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A Tale of Incredible Bravery at Pointe du Hoc

May 30, 2010 by

Pointe du Hoc  - D Day Normandy Invasion : Eight miles west of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument, a memorial that tells the story of the raw courage and incredible feat performed by three companies of the American Second Ranger Battalion during the June 6, 1944 Normandy Landings. The Pointe du Hoc Monument is a simple granite pylon erected by the French and is positioned on top of a German concrete bunker. The Pointe du Roc battlefield … [Read more...]

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