The American Cemetery in Colleville Sur Mer, Normandy, France, were Allied troops who died on D Day June 6th 1944 are buried.
A view of the American cemetery in colleville sur mer which is at the top if the ridge leading to Omaha Beach where allied troops landed on D Day 6th june 1944 a met with very heavy German resistance. Tidal currents caused difficulties in getting ashore and some men died from drowning as well as those who were shot down by the German defenses on the ridge overhead.
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Location: The American Cemetery at Colleville Sur Mer Normandy France
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