Normandy

Monuments overlooking Omaha Beach - On the left is a general one to the allied forces. The right one is for the 2nd Infantry

The monument at Pointe du Hoc to the Rangers that scaled vertical cliffs to overcome the German defenses.

A view of the cliffs on both sides of the point.

The point itself out in front of the monument.

Gun emplacement overlooking Omaha Beach complete with gun.

A gunner's eye view of the beach.

Large and medium sized emplacements.

A stretch of Omaha Beach.

What's left of a beachfront home leveled during the bombardment.

What's left of the docks used to offload troops and equipment after the area was liberated.

There are still wrecks in the waters.

British Typhoon, one of the aircraft used during the invasion.

German Panther and American Sherman tanks.