The D-Day Landings and The Battle of Normandy
After visiting Caen where we learned more about the Second World war, it was time to see for ourselves the historic beaches of Normandy, where many allied troops mainly Americans, lost their lives fighting the Nazi Germans.
Our first stop on this very special day was Arromanches les Bains where up to this day the wreckage of the prefabricated port called Winston can still be seen.
A part of the prefabricated port Winston at the beach
A wider view of the beach where the wreckage of the prefabricated port Winston remains years after the end of the Second World war
Me at Arromanche les Bains with Winston in the background partially hidden.
Marc at Arromanche les Bains. That's Winston right above his shoulder.
Our picture at historic Arromanche les Bains
Though historic, it was kind of sad being here. It is a fact thousands of young American soldiers lost their lives right on this beach fighting the enemies of freedom during the Second World War.
A marker dedicated to General Alexander Stanier
From the beaches of Arromanches les Bains, we proceeded to Omaha Beach at Colleville Sur Mer. It was there where we saw more remains and German fortifications related to the Second World War.
Here I am after just arriving at Colleville Sur Mer.
One of the bunkers where the Nazi Germans took cover while fighting the advancing Allied troops
Marc overlooking Omaha Beach at Colleville Sur Mer
At Omaha Beach
Checking my camera before taking a shot. I remember using my film camera, not the recently developed digital camera, Marc bought and brought for the trip.
Inside one of the bunkers deep in Omaha beach
Looking out through one of the bunkers used by the Nazi Germans deep underground in Omaha Beach
Marc standing in front of the Pointe du Hoc Federal Monument
The Pointe du Hoc Federal Monument is located on a cliff erected by France to honor the elements of the 2nd Ranger Battalion under the command of LTC James E. Rudder which scaled the 100 foot cliff.
Me standing next to the Pointe du Hoc Federal Monument
Taking a picture of one of the numerous bunkers at Omaha Beach
At Omaha Beach