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Some pictures from Omaha Beach.
Omaha Beach Memorial



The Braves




FemDemERA
(796 posts)Exquisite shots. Especially That fourth one, The Braves
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Thank you for sharing.
George McGovern
(11,646 posts)Photo No.1 ~ The Omaha Beach Memorial reads in French and English:
"THE ALLIED FORCES LANDING ON THIS SHORE WHICH THEY
CALL OMAHA BEACH LIBERATE EVROPE. JVNE 6th 1944"
No. 2 ~ Appears to be remnants of a wooden breakwater on the beach.
No.3 ~ This image shows Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, a site of immense historical significance during World War II. It was one of the five designated landing sites for the Allied invasion and experienced some of the heaviest fighting. Today, the beach is a tranquil spot often used for relaxation, water sports, and beach games. The area is also a major site for heritage and remembrance, located near the American Cemetery and the Overlord Museum.
No. 4 ~ The Braves is a stainless steel war memorial sculpture by Anilore Banon dedicated to the Allied soldiers who landed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
The sculptor's goal was to honor the courage of soldiers who sacrificed their lives to restore freedom to the French people.
The sculpture consists of "The Wings of Hope," "Rise, Freedom!", and "The Wings of Fraternity".
The original monument is located on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, with a twin sculpture, "Les Braves II," installed at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.
(Extra photo) Old Crank took this image of the sculptor's explanation of her creation:

Nos. 5, 6 and 7 ~ The beach area as seen by Old Crank recently.
Sources for research via googleimages. GMcG