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Normandy American Cemetery
Normandy American Cemetery honors American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II. Most of the 9,387 graves contain the remains of American soldiers and military personnel who lost their lives during the D-Day landings and the operations that followed. East of the memorial, the semicircle garden has 1,557 names inscribed on the "Walls of the Missing,” with rosettes denoting the names of those who have since been identified. The semicircular colonnade has one loggia at each end containing narratives of military operations as well as huge maps. See the iconic bronze statue called the “Spirit of American Youth” in its center and, overlooking the beach, a tablet depicting the Normandy landings. Use our Colleville-sur-Mer trip tool to arrange your visit to Normandy American Cemetery and other attractions in Colleville-sur-Mer.
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So many crosses. A quiet, respectful place to walk and think of all the sacrifice that occurred on the beach below and elsewhere in the area during the summer of 1944.
So many crosses. A quiet, respectful place to walk and think of all the sacrifice that occurred on the beach below and elsewhere in the area during the summer of 1944. more »
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My family and I were honored to be able to visit. It was our last stop on a tour that we booked out of Paris. We are grateful to be able to travel this far to pay our respects to those who gave their.... more
My family and I were honored to be able to visit. It was our last stop on a tour that we booked out of Paris. We are grateful to be able to travel this far to pay our respects to those who gave their.... more »
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It was the first time visiting such a large memorial for fallen soldiers of WW2. It was a very moving experience to think that our modern freedom is only possible thanks to the sacrifice of these soldiers. It felt like I was paying my respects for what I'm able to experience today. The place is incredibly well maintained and there's a few maps that tell the story behind the landing of Normandy. It is absolutely a place to visit during your stay in Normandy.
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It is a very surreal experience to walk up to this cemetery. The land is enormous and when you really start reading the markers it does hit you how many people died in a short time frame. Books will never replace the true history and historic places as this. It is a must see when you are in France. Very well taken care of, lots of parking, and facilities.
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