Friday, November 27, 2009

Arromanches

After the disastrous 1942 "raid" on the fortified harbor of
Dieppe, where only half the force of 7,000 returned to
England, the Allies resolved to bring their own harbor
the next time they invaded France. And so, off of
Arromanches, square in the middle of the British and
Canadian D-Day beaches, one can still seen remnants
of the "Mulberries," huge concrete structures towed
into place off the beach, then sunk, creating an artificial
but highly effective harbor. They are among the few still-
visible sites from D-Day. Above, looking in the direction
of Omaha beach, beyond the cliffs










 
On the beach







Remains of landing ramp

More mulberries

14 places for camping-cars, gratuit...we are learning new
respect for French camping








 

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