Battlefield Legacies

Battlefield Legacies

Finding "Spalding's Draw" on Omaha Beach

Amidst the vastness of Omaha Beach, a small discovery holds a significant key to the untold stories of its heroes.

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Nov 15, 2023
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Yesterday, we visited Omaha Beach, and as always, one is captivated by the immense size and scale of the D-Day landing area.

Nature has long since reclaimed the historic 8000-yard-long invasion beach, which on June 6, 1944, forever became known as 'The Longest Day.' In a way, it has transformed into something entirely different from what it was in 1944 a…

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