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CMB Caspanello (2 years ago)
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.
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.
Glenn Bellekens (3 years ago)
I came for the cemetery, but the real treasure was the museum in the memorial center. The quotes of the men who fought there, the tales of the people who died, the elaborate planning that went before the invasions, the training, the selfless collaboration of people, united for only one cause. Liberation. Surreal experience. It left me in utter awe. It gave the whole experience so much more meaning… It also helped that this was the first thing we visited before seeing the cemetery, the batteries, bomb crater ridden battlefields, and the invasion beaches. Everything was so full of understanding of how unimaginably huge the sacrifices were. It was almost tangible. And then you have people complaining here because they couldn’t bring their dog, or they heard a lawnmower maintaining the meticulously kept memorial place for people who went through hell, for us all, true heroes, every single one of them. It’s just painfully embarrassing. Rules are rules, show some dignity and respect, it’s the very least you can do.
I came for the cemetery, but the real treasure was the museum in the memorial center. The quotes of the men who fought there, the tales of the people who died, the elaborate planning that went before the invasions, the training, the selfless collaboration of people, united for only one cause. Liberation. Surreal experience. It left me in utter awe. It gave the whole experience so much more meaning… It also helped that this was the first thing we visited before seeing the cemetery, the batteries, bomb crater ridden battlefields, and the invasion beaches. Everything was so full of understanding of how unimaginably huge the sacrifices were. It was almost tangible. And then you have people complaining here because they couldn’t bring their dog, or they heard a lawnmower maintaining the meticulously kept memorial place for people who went through hell, for us all, true heroes, every single one of them. It’s just painfully embarrassing. Rules are rules, show some dignity and respect, it’s the very least you can do.
T. K. (3 years ago)
A depressing and historic place. Thanks to all Allied soldiers who have brought peace to Europe through their commitment. Honoring you is our responsibility. Impressive exhibition. Definitely worth a visit. Located in close proximity to the Overlord Museum.
A depressing and historic place. Thanks to all Allied soldiers who have brought peace to Europe through their commitment. Honoring you is our responsibility. Impressive exhibition. Definitely worth a visit. Located in close proximity to the Overlord Museum.
Austin Duncan (3 years ago)
This wasn’t initially on my Northern France itinerary, but am very grateful we decided to stop by. It’s a very solemn place, perhaps especially so being an American. I had been to many stateside military monuments before, but none that were as emotionally heavy as Normandy. The fact that you can gaze down at the beach where so many perished from amongst the headstones gives added weight to the experience. It was also very encouraging to see so many visitors of varying nationalities, you get the feeling of how pivotal this moment truly was for the preservation of Western Europe. You should really consider making this place a priority on any visit to France.
This wasn’t initially on my Northern France itinerary, but am very grateful we decided to stop by. It’s a very solemn place, perhaps especially so being an American. I had been to many stateside military monuments before, but none that were as emotionally heavy as Normandy. The fact that you can gaze down at the beach where so many perished from amongst the headstones gives added weight to the experience. It was also very encouraging to see so many visitors of varying nationalities, you get the feeling of how pivotal this moment truly was for the preservation of Western Europe. You should really consider making this place a priority on any visit to France.
Chris Stoddard (3 years ago)
Amazing and beautiful cemetery and memorial. Must see when in France. Take some time and go through the visitor center first and go downstairs and read the history of the invasion. Go down to the beach and walk on the sand our young troops died on for freedom ??
Amazing and beautiful cemetery and memorial. Must see when in France. Take some time and go through the visitor center first and go downstairs and read the history of the invasion. Go down to the beach and walk on the sand our young troops died on for freedom ??
