Hell’s Corner, Normandy, France
October 8, 2014 by admin
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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”.
Hell’s Corner, WW II France
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This plaque marks the intersection of roads where the troops waited. Caen could be seen on the horizon from this spot so they were near their objective of the airfield at Carpiquet.
Closer, though, was the Abbey of Ardenne where a division of SS-Panzier was positioned.
Ardenne Abbey (L’abbaye d’Ardenne)
From the tower of the abbey, the Germans had an excellent view of the surrounding area and were able to observe movements of the approaching liberators.
Le Jardin des Canadiens, Normandy, France
WW II, Normandy
The executed POW soldiers were found buried in the gardens near the abbey.
Their memory is honored to this day by the abbey.
in Jardin des Canadiens, Ardenne Abbey, France
Memorial in the Garden of the Canadians, Normandy
The commander of the SS Panzer division stationed at the abbey was prosecuted for war crimes. Kurt Meyer was found guilty of inciting his troops to commit murder and of being responsible as a commander for the killings at the Abbaye
Hint: Click on the photo so you can actually read the words.
To read about our visit to D-Day Juno Beach landing sites, click here.
To join us at the only museum dedicated to Canada’s role, click here.
To see some of the memorial statues along Juno Beach, click here.
To visit the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer, click here.
To learn about Canada House in Bernieres-sur-Mer, click here.
Visit other areas of France. Click here.
Visit other countries…click here.
