Juno Beach

Juno Beach was assigned to the Canadian Soldiers. In spite of being one of the two beaches where the allied Soldiers met the strongest opposition the landing here was the most successful of all the landing sites on D-Day.

Normandy part II - Let's mention the war

September 1st 2013
WWII and Normandy During the World War II Normandy in France saw a lot of action and many important battles took place there. The main reason for me to go on this journey was to visit some of the places that I read about in the history lessons in school a long time ago or in novels, biographies and short stories in later years. I have ever since I was a child held a fascination for t ... read more

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

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

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