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Invasion of Normandy

The Invasion of Normandy was the invasion and establishment of Allied forces in Normandy, France, during Operation Overlord in 1944 during World War II. It was the largest amphibious operation ever to take place. Allied land forces that saw combat in Normandy on 6 June came from Canada, the Free French Forces, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Located at 49.3333, -0.566667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Normandy landings

The Normandy landings, codenamed Operation Neptune, were the landing operations of the Allied invasion of Normandy, in Operation Overlord, during World War II. The landings commenced on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 (D-Day), beginning at 6:30 am British Double Summer Time (GMT+2). In planning, as for most Allied operations, the term D-Day was used for the day of the actual landing, which was dependent on final approval.

Located at 49.3333, -0.566667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gold Beach

Gold Beach was the code name of one of the D-Day landing beaches that Allied forces used to invade German-occupied France on 6 June 1944, during World War II. Gold Beach lay in the area assigned to the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division commanded by Major General Douglas Alexander Graham, and the 8th Armoured Brigade. These were part of XXX Corps, commanded by Lieutenant General Gerard Bucknall, which in turn was part of Lieutenant General Miles Dempsey's British 2nd Army.

Located at 49.3453, -0.571667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bessin

The Bessin is an area in Normandy, France, corresponding to the territory of the Bajocasse tribe of Gaul who also gave their name to the city of Bayeux, central town of the Bessin.

Located at 49.3333, -0.616667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ferme de la Rançonnière

The Ferme de la Rançonniere is a farm located in the Calvados region, Normandy, France. The first buildings were constructed in the 13th century, when the residence was called La Ferme de Biéville. At that time, Normandy was suffering from the tensions between the English crown and the kingdom of France, which eventually evolved into the Hundred Years War.

Located at 49.3119, -0.547222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Manoir de Mathan

The Manoir de Mathan is a manor house located in the town of Crépon in the Calvados region of France. The original structure was built in 1605, when it included a coach entry, which has since been removed. At that time, the manor belonged to the Hue de Mathan family after whom it was named. As well as the main house, there was a cellar, kitchen garden, and a bread oven in a separate outbuilding. A pond fed by a stream that flowed through the grounds completed the ensemble.

Located at 49.3144, -0.552222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bazenville Airfield

Bazenville Airfield is a former World War II airfield, located 1.8 km east of Bazenville in the Basse-Normandie region, France. The airfield was located only 5 kilometers southwest from the Normandy Gold landing beach, and when it opened the frontline was only 9 kilometers away.

Located at 49.3047, -0.561944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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World War II airfields in France