The 70th Anniversary of D Day in Pictures
By Hank Schrader, USMA ’71, Europe Destination & Europe River Cruise Expert
www.dreamdestinations.com
75 years ago today, the Allies invaded France in the Normandy region to start the defeat of Germany. We will be lucky to be in Ste. Mere Egilse, the first village liberated by the Allies in France.
I could tell about the massive effort to assemble and train the invading force, the detailed planning and super human effort of the soldiers involved, but perhaps we should see the results of their sweat, blood, sacrifice and how the village looks today by seeing what the 70th Anniversary of D Day looked like in pictures 5 years ago.
Their deeds on that day allowed a small village to be reborn.
Let’s take a journey through our pictures of 5 years past to see a festival that no one will forget!
The Church of Ste Mere Eglise
Enjoying a great day!
More Folks enjoying the festival
Festival Folks—Flags and Beer
Folks waiting in line for food at the festival
French Association of American Vets
The gents of the 2014 tour
The ladies of the 2014 tour
Replica of John Steele caught on the church steeple
Decorated Building
Street Signs
*2nd Airborne Jeep
Airborne Display
Re-inactors in uniforms
Flags are everwhere
The Parade
Festival Goers await the parade
Leaving Ste. Mere Eglise
My Final Thoughts
Wow—what a festival! We will publish a pictures of the 75th Anniversary later this year—it will be a nice comparison!
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HANK is a certified Western European Destination Specialist (DS) who has been traveling to Europe for 45 years. He is also an Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC), conferred by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). This recognized expert in cruise and leisure travel is a retired Army Officer, and taught World Geography for 8 years. He is a `71 graduate of West Point and has earned 2 master’s degrees. His other Certifications:
AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist
Viking River Cruise Specialist
Scenic River Cruise Specialist
Emerald Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
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