| Page Views: 11,322 Last Visit to Basse-Normandie: June, 2004 | The Beaches of Normandy by lamentforicarus - last update: Feb 6, 2005 |
| German Pillbox on Omaha Beach |
Excerpt from journal: June 13, 2004
60 years after the invasions of D-Day, the beaches of Normandy are quiet. Walking along Omaha beach, I am reminded of its violent history by my young French guide. 2,374 soldiers died storming German fortifications. From where I stand I can make out the forms of pillboxes dotting the coast, crumbling from years of neglect. Children chase the retreating waves, oblivious to the rusting machine guns and empty bunkers 100 feet away. As I hear their laughter, I know the sacrifice made by Allied troops on June 6, 1944 was not in vain... |
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ncfg Tue Feb 14, 2006 21:45 UTC
Nice informative page! I loved the pics :) | freya_heaven Mon May 23, 2005 08:08 UTC
Good information Brian, very interesting page, thanks (~_~) | CALSF Tue Feb 8, 2005 03:17 UTC
Brian, you captured well the historical Normandy beaches. I'm sure it's really touching to visit knowing how many lives were lost. On the other hand, Bayeux seems very cheerful and a pretty city to visit. Lovely photos as usual! |
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Basse-Normandie Hotels
- Cherbourg Hotels
- Deauville-les-Bains Hotels
- Normandy Barriere
Rue Jean Mermoz 38, 14800 Deauville, Deauville-les-Bains
- Royal Hotel
Boulevard Cornuche,Bp 74400, Deauville-Les-Bains,, Deauville-les-Bains
- Ibis Deauville Hotel
9-10 Quai De La Marine, Deauville-Les-Bains, 14800, Deauville-les-Bains
- Royal Barriere
Boulevard Cornuch?, Deauville-Les-Bains, 14800, fr, Deauville-les-Bains
- Kyriad Hotel
Avenue Michel D'Ornano, Deauville-Les-Bains, 14800, Deauville-les-Bains
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