Omaha Beach

Normandy Road Trip. Part 1. (17/08/12 - 21/08/12)

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August 23rd 2012
Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you." - General Eisenhower Some Background Operation Overlord (the codename given to D-Day) was the largest A ... 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