Premium Only Content
To the WWII veterans!!! Thank you!
Thank you WWII Veterans!
Normandy American Cemetery
This World War II cemetery in France contains the graves of nearly 9,400 war dead, and nearly 1,600 names on the Walls of the Missing, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations.
https://www.abmc.gov/multimedia/videos/normandy-american-cemetery
Video Transcript:
This is the coastline of Normandy, France where the legendary D-Day beach landings took place.
American forces suffered over 4,000 casualties on Omaha Beach, the bloodiest of five landing sites on the Normandy coast on June 6th, 1944.
This was D-Day – the epic event that altered the course of World War II.
Today the Normandy American Cemetery, sited on a bluff high above the coast, is one of the world’s best-known military memorials.
These hallowed grounds preserve the remains of nearly 9,400 Americans who died during the Allied liberation of France.
Three Medal of Honor recipients rest here.
Forty-five sets of brothers lie side by side.
The visitor center describes the events and significance of the D-Day landings and the ensuing campaign for Normandy.
Every year over a million visitors come to pay their respects to the fallen and learn more about the crucial events that happened here.
Within the picturesque trees, an immense array of headstones rises in long regular rows.
At the west end of the cemetery, granite statues represent the United States and France.
A small chapel sits at the center of the cemetery.
Inside, a ceiling mosaic depicts America blessing her sons as they depart to fight for freedom.
In the open arc of the memorial, a bronze statue symbolizes the indomitable spirit of American youth.
Over 1,500 names are carved on the walls in the Garden of the Missing behind the memorial.
The daunting challenges and intense combat of the campaigns to liberate France live on in this inspiring burial ground – the final resting place for so many courageous American servicemen and women.
-
2:05:33
TheSaltyCracker
7 hours agoTech Bros try to Hijack MAGA ReeEEeE Stream 12-27-24
152K373 -
2:01:25
Roseanne Barr
11 hours ago $24.50 earnedJeff Dye | The Roseanne Barr Podcast #80
87.1K48 -
7:32
CoachTY
9 hours ago $5.47 earnedWHALES ARE BUYING AND RETAIL IS SELLING. THIS IS WHY PEOPLE STAY BROKE!!!
38.1K7 -
1:01:00
Talk Nerdy 2 Us
6 hours ago💻 From ransomware to global regulations, the digital battlefield is heating up!
16K -
3:00:24
I_Came_With_Fire_Podcast
8 hours agoHalf the Gov. goes MISSING, Trump day 1 Plans, IC finally tells the Truth, Jesus was NOT Palestinian
24.8K11 -
4:11:49
Nerdrotic
11 hours ago $30.31 earnedThe Best and Worst of 2024! Sony Blames Fans | Batman DELAYED | Nosferatu! |Friday Night Tights 334
152K29 -
7:55:51
Dr Disrespect
15 hours ago🔴LIVE - DR DISRESPECT - WARZONE - SHOTTY BOYS ATTACK
210K29 -
1:30:23
Twins Pod
14 hours agoHe Went From MARCHING With BLM To Shaking Hands With TRUMP! | Twins Pod - Episode 45 - Amir Odom
126K29 -
1:02:30
Exploring With Nug
16 hours ago $3.38 earned2 Duck Hunters Missing After Kayak Capsizes!
58K2 -
46:48
Mally_Mouse
9 hours agoLet's Hang!! -- Opening Christmas gifts from YOU!
67.8K1