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  • Stephen and DebbieGrand Tour of Europe - 2023Traveler
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    • Day 55
    • Monday, June 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM
    • ⛅ 17 °C
    • Altitude: 17 m
    • FrancePointe Saint-Pierre49°23’48” N  0°59’18” W
    Pointe de Hoc
    Bomb craterThis gives an indication of the steepness of the cliff.

    Normandy - Pointe de Hoc

    June 26, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    6th June 1944 - D Day & Operation Overload

    Our visit here was something we had been looking forward to, not so much for what we would see, but what we would experience.

    This really hit home when we got to the beaches where the landings took place. American Rangers landed here at Pointe du Hoc on June 6 with orders to climb the cliff and take control of German gun emplacements.

    Words are pointless. What brave men. What a loss of life.    Read more

    Lynne Moriarty

    TravelerWhen you see the physical evidence of those conflicts, the success of which our freedom as a nation was upheld is incredibly moving. Makes you appreciate life and freedom even more.

    6/26/23Reply
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