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You Are Here
Graignes lies about 14 miles SSE of Ste Mere Eglise
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Pastoral Scene
belies the carnage that was here in 1944 |
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Church Belfry
served as an observation post |
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All That Remains
of 12th century church after Graignes was burned. Note
memorial on wall past center of the arch |
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Nave Wall
serves as a memorial to all those executed by the Germans |
Casualties
included 32 French citizens and 50 U.S.
soldiers |
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Franco-American Memorial
dedicated 12 June 1948 by Ambassador David Bruce |
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Place de la Libération
commemorates all
that happened here |