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US 82nd Airborne & 90th Inf Div Memorial Gourbesville
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US 82nd Airborne & 90th Inf Div Memorial Gourbesville
The Memorial commemorates the 300 men who died during the liberation of the village. Early on 6 June the 507th Parachute Infantry dropped nearby but the men were very scattered and the area was not fully cleared until 15th June
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82nd 90th Airborne Commemorates Died Infantry Liberation Parachute
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This poignant print depicts the US 82nd Airborne and 90th Infantry Division Memorial in the small French village of Gourbesville. The memorial stands as a tribute to the 300 American soldiers who lost their lives during the liberation of the village in June 1944. The 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 82nd Airborne Division, dropped near Gourbesville early on June 6, 1944, during Operation Neptune, the naval invasion of Normandy. However, due to the dispersal of troops during the drop, the area was not fully secured until June 15, 1944. During this time, fierce fighting ensued between the Allied forces and the German troops, resulting in the tragic loss of 300 American lives. The memorial, located in the heart of the village, serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of these soldiers. The inscription on the memorial reads, "In memory of the 300 American soldiers who gave their lives for the liberation of Gourbesville, June 6-15, 1944." The memorial is a testament to the enduring bond between the people of Gourbesville and the United States, and a reminder of the sacrifices made during the D-Day invasion and the subsequent liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation. The print captures the serene and peaceful atmosphere of the memorial, with the American flag flying proudly in the background, and the lush green trees and rolling hills of the Normandy countryside in the distance. The memorial stands as a symbol of hope, courage, and resilience, and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who fought for freedom during World War II.
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