In a Solemn Place

Jason at a dream come true and Tracey standing where her grandfather landed 63 years ago to begin his heroic trek through to the heart of Germany.

Normandy: No Words Can Possibly Do It Justice

January 11th 2008
A lifetime of waiting has finally brought Jason to Normandy, the region in France where the D-day landings, codenamed Operation Overlord, took place and the subsequent Battle of Normandy. Without a doubt this has been one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had. Not just because Tracey's grandfather was among those soldiers who landed on Omaha Beach and bravely fought through Normandy, ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

18th December 2010

Philip Price
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In a solemn place
To stand at that most honourable of places, to look and try to imagine the sights and sounds of that day of days.Then pay a silent tribute. "now fades the glimmering landscape on the site and all the air a solemn stillness holds"

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