The coast of Normandy has wonderful flat sandy beaches. Up to 30 m high rock faces that are rarely broken by small valleys, raise just behind.
Fertile arable land and extensive orchards form the hinterland. In between you see small villages with narrow streets and various half-timbered architecture.
However, the coast is associated with the events of the D-Day and the operation Overlord at the Omaha Beach. Testimonies of the terrible incidents of that time are found everywhere.
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After the landing of the Allied, the artificial harbor Mulberry B was constructed here, to ensure the loading and unloading of vessels during the Tide.
A similar port should be built in Ville-sur-Mer at Omaha Beach, but before the completion it was almost completely destroyed by a storm on 19 June 1944.
As protection of high waves, gigantic floating bodies (Phoenix breakwaters) were combined to a rampart. Similar floating bodies served as a landing-stage inside the basin.
On a hill, east of Arromanches, an observation deck and a monument with a statue of Virgin Mary was set up.
Longues-sur Mer
The only German battery positions with guns can be seen at Longues-sur Mer.
The 184 members of the crew surrendered to the British units, 7 June 1944.
Pointe du Hoc
The Pointe du Hoc is approximately 6.5 km away from Omaha Beach, and should provide fire protection in the event of an invasion. Under the command of James Earl Rudder, a Ranger battalion of 225 men climbed up the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc under heavy fire.
Surprisingly, the rock walls could be climbed rapidly, within 40 minutes, but the unpredictable terrain took its toll. 78 soldiers of the Ranger Battalions lost their life on the first day.
The violent fighting continued for another day. After that, the unit had shrunk to 90 combat-ready men.
People viewing the terrain today, can easily grasp what gruesome scenes took place here.
Grandcamp-Maisy
After all the war atrocities we are glad to see the normal life again.
The idyllic port of Grandcamp-Maisy is known for its fishing fleet, which is specialized on catching scallops.
We enjoy the view of the ships and the peaceful life on the beach.
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