Villerville, France

Villerville, Normandy, France

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July 31st 2012
Day 15 When we got up on Tuesday, we wanted to see a few sites in Dieppe before driving over to Villerville. We started with the German gun batteries above the Dieppe castle. It provided great views over the beaches. It was here that the Canadians were beaten back in 1942 when they invaded the city during WWII. The attack was known as a "raid" which was felt necessary by the Allies to learn ... 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