1st US Infantry Division Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer
A memorial to "The officers and men of the first United States Infantry Division who were killed fighting for the liberation of the world".
The memorial is located in WN62 next to the American Normandy Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. WN62 was one of the strongest defending positions on Omaha beach.
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| Longitude: | -0.848186 |
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| Latitude: | 49.359188 |
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Fifth Engineer Special Brigade Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer
0.08 miles awayThe memorial to the Fifth Engineer Special Brigade is located on top of a casemate at WN62.
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Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
0.29 miles awayThe Normandy American Cemetery covers 172.5 acres and is situated on the cliffs overlooking Omaha Beach east of St-Laurent-sur-Mer it is a cemetery and memorial to American Soldiers who died in Europe during the Second World War.
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WN60 (Widerstandsneste 60)
0.65 miles awayWN60 was the most eastern fortification at Omaha Beach and had a view over the whole landing area. Many of the fortifications and trench systems are still present today.
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