Normandy 1944 2008

[Walt's Daughter]

Even though this is not Normandy, I found this old post, while looking for something else today. This is Heidelberg, then and now:

 

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/eng...?showtopic=3008

 

Cool!

[rennog]

Here some Photos from my friend Tom probably from july 1944, because Tom's Dad landed in July 1944 at St. Laurent s. Mer (Omaha Beach)

Here a picture of Hadred Brown in .... well guess for yourself, but have a close look what's behind the tower.

[verow]

Speaking of "Then & Now", from Sainte-Mere L'église, I took some pictures that I stuck beside pictures to the time, visible in the streets of the village.

 

 

Vee

 

 

PS ; Great pictures Martin !!

[Frank Gubbels]

I have been in Ste Mere Eglise a couple of times and it is very funny to see the now pictures and knowing where it is exactly.

 

Will be back there next year for the commemorations.

 

Frank

 

ps. Thanks again for sharing Vee.

[Walt's Daughter]

Dear Vee:

 

I especially like the fact you did the "NOWS" in black and white!

 

Okay, how CRAZY did you make your husband on this tour?

[Frank Gubbels]

I especially like the fact you did the "NOWS" in black and white!

Sorry, I forgot to mention that.

[rennog]

Thx Vee, and great photos again from you

I added some photos from my friend Tom to picasa, for those who are interested click on the link below.

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/rennog/552?aut...feat=directlink

 

Here the link about The 552nd Ordnance

Heavy Maintenance Company Tank in WWII

 

http://www.criba.be/index.php?option=com_c...83&Itemid=4

[verow]

I put you photos artifical port of arromanches I took during a stroll by boat.I could not take exactly the same angle sorry.

 

You will see certain caissons are still in good condition, others less or completely destroyed .

 

Vee

 

 

PS: Marion, to answer your question . when we go to Normandy my husband becomes very very grazy . Because , it's me driving . Then , I stop when I want and or I want ! For to take pictures and I can remain of hours there .

[Frank Gubbels]

Hey Vee.

 

You went by boat to see them from a short distance? Never done that by myself. Very interesting. Was it your own boat or did you hire one in Arromanches?

 

Regards,

 

Frank

[Walt's Daughter]

Ah, I see a great engineer's photo there. Incredible what those boys did!

 

PS: Marion, to answer your question . when we go to Normandy my husband becomes very very grazy blink.gif wacko.gif . Because , it's me driving cool.gif . Then , I stop when I want and or I want ! For to take pictures and I can remain of hours there . biggrin.gif

 

You GO girl! We'd make good partners!