Normandy


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September 6th 2014
Published: November 10th 2017
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Geo: 49.311, -0.35553 We arose Friday morning a little late as Stacy forgot to set the alarm clock. We left and headed over to Arromanches, which was near the Gold beach landing. We stopped at the orientation platform to look around and get our bearings. We could see parts of the breakwater the allies put in to form an artificial port. They used old ships that were brought over from E... Read Full Entry



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part of a bunker

There would have been an anti-aircraft gun mounted on top.



6th September 2014

So interesting. Thanks for the tour
7th September 2014

Great pics, thanks Bob
7th September 2014

Like driving your Porsche.
16th September 2014

I could spend days at Normandy and the surounding areas. Can't wait to see the full collection of pics.
30th September 2014

This is one thing we missed when we were in France. Next time...
30th September 2014

It's hard to believe how it must feel to be part of this kind of a mission, fighting for your life and that of your friends and allies. I think I would be scared to death.
30th September 2014

Aaah...we had to see the car...looks like fun.

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