RECOVERED

Normandy

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July 10th 2007
Normandy - site of Operation Overlord - June 6, 1944; The Longest Day, The Day of Days Up early and on the bus again this time for transit from Paris to the Normandy coast along the English Channel and to visit the landing beaches of D-Day. In Normandy, above Omaha Beach, is the site of thousands of US graves. The site of the US Memorial has been returned to the US and is US ground, ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Caen

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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