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  1. 01-22-2021 07:07 AM #1
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    There's plenty to see all along the coast. Well worth a visit.
    I like Arromanche; it's a good spot to base yourself when visiting the landing beaches.
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    MEN OF 82ND AIRBORNE D-DAY +1

    Nice example of comparisons after war damage, and houses demolished in the interim years in the background at the church in St- Marcouf.
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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    BRITISH PARA'S - UELZEN MONUMENT, GERMANY

    Then and now 2021
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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    Chateau near - UTAH BEACH

    All the top brass including Rommel at a Frenchicon Chateau near UTAH Beach before D-DAY
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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