We were so glad to be able to make it to Normandy as well! We went to the D-Day Museum and then played on the beach for a bit! It is honestly unreal to be here and try to fathom the events that took place on this very beach that the girls are now playing on!!
Above is the little beach city of Arromanches.
There were 5 different beaches along the coastline that the Allies landed on. This beach that we visited was part of Gold Beach. They knew they would need a port to bring in supplies and this place was nicknamed Port Winston. They built a prefabricated harbour, and towed it in sections across the English Channel.
This first picture on the left is what is left of the Causeway they built to help bring in soldiers and supplies from ships to the shore. And the next picture is what is left of the Phoneix Caissons, they were brought in across the channel and then sunk! They had guns set up on them, and they formed a protective sea wall. The largest one is thought to be as heavy as the Eiffel Tower, 7,000 tons!
So there are some facts for you!! It was an amazing experience to visit there!
Samantha Left, Sadie Right
6 comments:
Yah! It makes my day when you guys post! We miss you tons! I can't believe how big the girlies are getting!
I am so jealous of all the cool places you are getting to see. I love WWII history, so that is really cool you got to go to Normandy.
You are making priceless memories!
That would be absolutely amazing to be on the beaches of Normandy!! How incredible! It would be neat to see all the places you get to go!!
You are becoming quite the history buff during your adventure. Looks incredible!
I remember the amazing feeling of being on the D day beaches too. I am so glad you got to go see them.
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