In the car going home, putting all the pieces of the last few days together. Where to start? I knew this trip would be interesting, but the way it’s opened my eyes isn’t something I expected. I also didn’t realise how much I would learn about my Grandfather. All I’ve ever known is that he …
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D Day + 2
Today was all about the American input at Utah and Omaha beach. The Rangers, the Parachuters...) If you look at the top left of the Church you can see John Steele playing dead (obviously not him, but a mannequin they put up each year). When we arrived at Omaha beach it was packed with families …
D Day + 1
Juno Beach, Gold Beach, Arromanches (Mulberry Harbour) & the Bayeux Tapestry We started the day by visiting Juno (Canadian) and Gold (UK) beaches. Throughout the tour we were of course told many facts and figures, but it was the stories of despair, chaos and bravery that really stuck, and gave me an insight into the …
D Day/Overlord Tour. Day 1.
In July 2010 I went on a 5 day tour with 'Poppy Travels', run by the British Legion. Overlord Tour - Poppy Travel ************************************************* It’s hard to come close to imagine what I was trying to imagine. Standing in the sunshine in a fairly affluent coast facing blue waters… but attempting to comprehend 150,000 troops …
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