Tag: Omaha Beach
Friendship Built Through War Continues After 75 Years
Photos by Regina DeCoster
VIERVILLE-SUR-MER, France—The horror of war created a friendship for two families that has survived after...
D-Day Beaches’ UNESCO Bid Delayed
Sad quote: [T]he UNESCO committee responsible for reviewing such applications decided last year to take a step back and figure out how to deal with what it calls “sites associated with memories of recent conflicts.” A meeting on the matter is scheduled for next year.
Bloody Omaha, Part I
Remembering OMAHA BEACH after 75 years
I
On June 6 this year we will celebrate the...
Hedgerows Were Deadly to Fight In…
This video, taken during the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2014, shows the thickness of the hedgerows in Normandy. These...
Historic Moment the 29th Division Hit Omaha Beach
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Hit the link above to see the historic moment, 0620, that the 29th Infantry Division hit...
Mapping the Battle of Normandy
Mapping the Battle of Normandy
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Normandy Beaches Candidate for World Heritage Status
It's about time! Many tourists use these beaches as, well, beaches. People lay around on them in swim suits and...