Omaha Beach, Normandy
On our tour of France we visited the American Cemetery and Visitor Centre.
Immaculately kept, this 172-acre cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach, the very place where many of the 9387 soldiers buried here were killed in action. A chapel, memorial and 'Garden of the Missing' honour the memory of these brave men whilst the visitor centre proposes a film depicting the final days and weeks of their lives, told through authentic letters sent to their families back home.
I took many photos of this emotional place, and have added 7 photos in the first comment box.
Omaha Beach, Normandy
On our tour of France we visited the American Cemetery and Visitor Centre.
Immaculately kept, this 172-acre cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach, the very place where many of the 9387 soldiers buried here were killed in action. A chapel, memorial and 'Garden of the Missing' honour the memory of these brave men whilst the visitor centre proposes a film depicting the final days and weeks of their lives, told through authentic letters sent to their families back home.
I took many photos of this emotional place, and have added 7 photos in the first comment box.