A big difference

this is the same beach you see the old black and white footage of soldiers getting shot down by machine guns as they run off the ships. it is peaceful and serene now.

World Cities Tour - Spring Break Edition - Day 16

July 2nd 2014
D-Day 16 - 70 years later For our last day in Normandy, we decided to visit the Bayeaux Tapestry and D-day invasion beaches. The tapestry was very interesting. It holds a lot of historical significance, and it is interesting to see the story from the point of view of the French (Anne and Tony learned a more English version of the story). One of the most striking impressions was the exhibit whic ... 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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