Sea wall,Barfleur

The Longest Day Theme (The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)A Drive to Barfleur and Omaha Beach

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March 13th 2016
frost overnight and the day looks like being another sunny one. Today’s plan for sightseeing is to head in the opposite direction of yesterday to Barfleur and then down the coast to Utah Beach, one of the landing beaches in the D-Day invasion of 6th June 1944,and indulge in some history of WW2. With another hearty breakfast consumed we headed out to find the D902 towards Barfleur. ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy

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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