Plaque at the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach

D Day tour

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April 24th 2015
Geo: 49.2764, -0.705529Today was our D-Day tour with our guide. I don't even know where to begin. Our guide, while a little quirky, was very interesting. We couldn't ask questions during his spiel. We had to wait till he was done. Even so, he had great stories to tell and kept it interesting. We started in Arromanches and saw the beach, some bunkers and guns from both sides. We there we ... read more

Europe » France

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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