National Guard Memorial, Omaha Beach
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Location: Vierville-Sur-Mer, Bayeux, Manche, France
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The National Guard Monument in Vierville-sur-Mer is a significant memorial on the west side of Omaha Beach in Normandy. It was erected to commemorate the U.S. National Guard's service during the Allied landings on June 6 and 7, 1944. The monument is located atop a former German bunker, known as Widerstandsnest 72 (WN72), which occupied a key position in the German defense line during D-Day. Inside the bunker, an original 88 mm cannon is still in place.
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•May 17, 2025
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