Airborne Spirit Monument, Saint-Mere-Eglise

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A monument to the Allied Airborne units who took part in Operation Overlord in June 1944 showing the number of men killed and wounded in each of the Allied forces.

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Listing: Airborne Spirit Monument, Saint-Mere-Eglise

Location

Voie de la Liberté
50480Sainte-Mère-Église
Manche
France
Longitude:-1.317314
Latitude:49.408359

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