What a wonderful way to spend Memorial Day weekend: a trip to the beaches of Normandy, France! A good friend, her sister, and I rented a car and hopped over to Normandy for a Saturday day-trip. We visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Omaha Beach, and Pointe du Hoc. I learned so much that day about American history, World War II, and the true sacrifice of American soldiers.
On June 6th, 1944, at Pointe du Hoc, soldiers scaled the cliffs to seize German artillery that was aimed at American soldiers on Omaha and Utah beaches. After seeing these cliffs, it's unbelievable. At this site, we saw many impressive bomb craters from allied forces' bombs sent by air and naval forces. We also saw German several bunkers.
As sobering as the trip was, we had a really good time as we became even prouder Americans.
Me at the Normandy American Cemetary
Americans landed on Omaha Beach, along with other beaches, on June 6th, 1944. Many soldiers lost their lives here, so much that buy the end, the beach was covered with blood. However, D-Day was essential in the outcome of the war that the Allies won just a short time later in 1945.
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach
On June 6th, 1944, at Pointe du Hoc, soldiers scaled the cliffs to seize German artillery that was aimed at American soldiers on Omaha and Utah beaches. After seeing these cliffs, it's unbelievable. At this site, we saw many impressive bomb craters from allied forces' bombs sent by air and naval forces. We also saw German several bunkers.
Pointe du Hoc Bomb Crater
Pointe du Hoc Cliffs!
As sobering as the trip was, we had a really good time as we became even prouder Americans.
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