Sword Beach, Lion-sur-Mer, Normandy, France

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This beach at Lion-sur-Mer was designated 'Sword Beach' during Operation Overlord, the invasion of German occupied France by allied troops during World War II.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Sword Beach, Lion-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France
Photo credit: © Robin Weaver / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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