The Cross of Lorraine (Croix de Lorraine) above Juno Beach, Courseulles-sur-mer, Normandy, France.

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The Cross measuring over 18 metres in height, was erected facing the seafront in commemoration of General de Gaulle's return to French soil on 14th June 1944.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Courseulles-sur-mer, Normandy, France
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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