posing with a tank in bénouville

The D-Day Beaches in Normandy

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August 17th 2007
We set off for Normandy in order to see le Mémorial de Caen, a museum that takes you from WWI through WWII, the Cold War, and today. It's meant to show how things got out of hand and it emphasizes peace as a means of understanding and preventing further conflicts. It was probably the most interesting museum I've ever been to - I would highly recommend it! Lower Normandy is beautiful - it's very ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Arromanches-les-Bains

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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