Normandy and D-Day sites Pictures


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March 1st 2015
Published: March 1st 2015
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Here are pictures from my tour of Normandy, France. The first photos are from the town of Bayeux, which is where I stayed. A beautiful town and beautiful region of France.... Read Full Entry



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Omaha Beach is 300 yards in width at low tide, which is when the Allies made their landings. The beach is also 5 miles long. 34,000 American troops landed on this beach. 800 would be lying on the beach at days end having given the ultimate sacrifice.


A German bunker looking out at Omaha Beach










A German cannon used to fire on the Allies as they landed.




Battle of Normandy map.



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