Normandy American Cemetery
Visiting the sites of the D-Day landings in Normandy is a somber and moving experience, as is visiting The American Cemetery there. The rows of white marble crosses are distinctive and familiar even to first-time visitors, each one representing a life given to liberate France and the rest of Europe from Nazi control. In this place you can discover individual stories woven together to tell a bigger story of courage, sacrifice, and the high price of freedom.
The cemetery is beautifully kept with a large monument and chapel and a wide pathway overlooking the English Channel. The visitors center located at the entrance is well worth walking through, containing items carried by soldiers, a short video, and a lot of good information that will enhance your visit to the cemetery and the landing sites. Many countries have military cemeteries in Normandy, each one unique.
For more pictures, visit the picture gallery for Normandy.