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Hermanville War Cemetery Located 13 km (8 mi) north of Caen, this cemetery is the final resting place for over 1,000 soldiers who died at Sword Beach and Caen. Address: Rue de Tour de Ville Hermanville sur Mer Normandy France
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Sword Beach As the western most landing point in the invasion of Normandy, Sword beach was also the closest to the area's capital city, Caen. Today, many new developments line Sword Beach, but traces of the war still remain. Address: . Ouistreham Normandy France
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Juno Beach On June 6, 1944, 14,000 young Canadians stormed Juno Beach. They faced one of the strongest German defenses of all five Normandy Beaches and still fought deeper into France than any other division. The Juno Beach Centre is located at the landing site and documents this heroic struggle. Address: . Courseulles sur Mer Normandy France 14470
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This museum and cultural centre opened on June 6, 2003. A gleaming, metallic structure set before Juno Beach, it is dedicated to documenting the Canadian war effort during the Second World War. Address: Voie des Francais Libres Courseulles sur Mer Normandy France 14470
Send an Email +33 2 31 37 83 69
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Located within the old German headquarters in Ouistreham, this towering concrete structure has been fully restored to how it was on June 6, 1944. On June 9, this German stronghold was taken by Allied forces. It is now a museum dedicated to the history of the Atlantic Wall. Address: Avenue du 6 juin Ouistreham Normandy France 14150
Send an Email +33 2 31 97 28 69
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