The Beaches of Normandy, France It was on June 6th, 1944 when the largest military invasion in history landed on the beaches of Normand, France. The landing against German controlled France involved 73,000 American troops and 83,115 British and Canadian troops. The massive naval armada consisted of 6,939 vessels and 11,590 Allied aircraft. AlliedContinue reading “Visiting The Normandy Beaches & Remembering D-Day June 6, 1944”
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D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy
The Invasion Beaches of Normandy, France After almost eighty five years after the landing a visit to the beaches of Normandy is an emotional experience. After our day there we firmly believe that if you want to see Paris – spend several days at a minimum but do not pass up any opportunity toContinue reading “D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy”
Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day
A Salute To All Those Who Served Veterans Day is more a time to remember than a holiday and we all should give thanks for those who served this country regardless of who they were. Following is a return visit to the location of one of the America’s most horrific battles and one of ourContinue reading “Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day”
Remembering D-Day & Visiting The Normandy Beaches
The Beaches of Normandy, France The Normandy landings were the landing operations and associated airborne operations of 6 June 1944. The Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord often referred to as D-Day was the largest seaborne invasion in world history. The operation began the liberation of France along with western Europe. Should your travel plans bring you to the western coast of France orContinue reading “Remembering D-Day & Visiting The Normandy Beaches”
Visiting Normandy & Remembering D-Day
The Beaches of Normandy, France The Normandy landings were the landing operations and associated airborne operations of 6 June 1944. The Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord often referred to as D-Day was the largest seaborne invasion in world history. The operation began the liberation of France along with western Europe. Should your travel plans bring you to the western coast of France orContinue reading “Visiting Normandy & Remembering D-Day”
Normandy: A Place for Reflection
Above: Cliff Tops at Pointe du Hoc The Beaches of Normandy, France We visited Normandy for a day as a stop on an eastbound trans-Atlantic cruise in the spring. If you find yourself on a similar cruise you will be offered a number of tours including Paris and Normandy. Our choice was partly based on aContinue reading “Normandy: A Place for Reflection”
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