Evidence of the Battle of Normandy
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (345445)
Rockingham, Australia
August 30, 2017 12:08pm CST
We are back in Normandy and I was wondering when we’d chance upon something to do with the wars. Sure enough today we turned down ‘Corridor of Death’ and came to a stele and information plaque about a big battle fought here from 19 to 21 August 1944 at the end of World War II.
It seems the Allies, in particular the Canadian and Polish armies, closed in on the Germans and over the three days 50,000 Germans escaped, 10,000 were killed and 40,000 were taken prisoner.
The area is called ‘Hill 262 North’ referring to the altitude displayed on survey maps of the time. It was one of the last combats of the Battle of Normandy. The plaque informed us that in the field where Panzer tanks had been blown up, it took 40 years before the grass regrew in those areas.
We were there a week after the anniversary and there had obviously been a memorial service held there. I wonder if we’ll come across any other unexpected relics of the World War.
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@JudyEv (345445)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 17
I'm sure we will and last visit we spent quite a bit of time in this area.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
30 Aug 17
You will definitely come across more relics of the war.And then mostly.it will be thrilling and a bit sad at the same time.
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@JudyEv (345445)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 17
I am seeing responses from people who know nothing of it but it was a very big deal for the US.
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Aug 17
I have relatives were part of the Battle of Normandy. Few talked about it because the memories were to terrible.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
1 Sep 17
@JudyEv yes for sure. It was always there for them in their minds but hard to talk about.
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@JeeyanDee (2692)
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30 Aug 17
Sites like this really interests and amazes me, but there's also a part of me that is horrified by the things that has happened there, still, it would be awesome if I could visit it someday too.
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@JeeyanDee (2692)
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31 Aug 17
@JudyEv Yes I agree, plus being in a place that has a big part in the history can give anyone that sort of eerie feeling.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
31 Aug 17
I think those places of memorial are very special. .. I think there were several other key battles fought in that area...one of which is the DDay landings ...where allied forces landed on the beaches of normandy in an effort to push back the German troops...
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@RasmaSandra (82268)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Aug 17
Very interesting. Most likely you will find more relics since Europe was quite destroyed by the time the WWs ended.
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@andriaperry (118071)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Aug 17
Our area is rich with the Civil war memorials, And that has some people mad and tearing down the statues.
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@JudyEv (345445)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 17
Some people really do do some crazy things, don't they?
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Aug 17
I have been to Normandy beaches. Did you go to the museum?
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
31 Aug 17
I didn't even know about this particular battle. That's a lot of German soldiers.
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@JudyEv (345445)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 17
@teamfreak16 That's true. It is so peaceful there now. It's hard to believe it was such a hellhole.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
31 Aug 17
@JudyEv - It's sad that such a beautiful place is only known as probably the most violent day in history.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
30 Aug 17
Oh wow, I didn't even know about that battle.
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@JudyEv (345445)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 17
It was a big deal for the Americans but the Australians weren't involved in the Normandy landings.
@JudyEv (345445)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Aug 17
So the sign said. I can only presume the fires were so hot it sterilised the ground beneath.
