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Some family fun sites in Normandy your children simply can't miss

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The Major of Saint Lô

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The American Actors of D-Day

 The American-led invasion of Normandy on D-Day was a complicated affair. In this post, we explore the different branches of the American military and how they worked together to defeat Axis forces on that infamous day in history.

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