Hell’s Corner, Normandy, France

October 8, 2014 by  
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World War II. Normandy, France. D-Day, June 6, 1944.  Canadian troops have liberated Bernieres-sur-Mer and are proceeding towards their objective near Caen. Other troops landing have encountered more resistance so the Canadians stop. And “all Hell breaks out”. Hint: Click on any photo to enlarge it. This plaque marks the intersection of roads where the […]

D-Day landings, Bayeux, France

October 3, 2014 by  
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Bon Jour! Welcome to Bayeux…a famous town in the Normandy region of France. Only two and a half hours ago we were in Gare St Lazare in Paris , and now… here we are at the train station in Bayeux. Famous for at least two reasons…one, the Bayeux Tapestries. A large welcoming museum houses these famous […]