Cemetery of the American Soldiers of WW2, Normandy France

[MegaDeathwarrant]

And the french morons think we never went to france

[taxisteve929]

A wonderful tribute. I'm not a fan of war, but I guess in some cases, it may be a neccesary choice. As for those who left the insulting messages, I assume they have their reasons. We also have people in America who are vocal about other countries in a negative way, and these remarks, of a small uneducated few, are what seem to be heard around the world, unfortunately. This country was made from many different people, and all should know how much France did for us to gain our freedom. Thank you!!

[12germankid]

as long as there is war there will be pain. war comes with a price of anger, greed, and pain. which will then give birth to mor pain and more war. it is impossible for us to truely understand one another. we all belive in different things, and nomatter what u do u can never understand the pain of somones life or their memories. as long as we are here, there will be war, and peace can never be achived. for it will become more war and pain.(vote up if u agree). USMC

[cadetkb]

"Americans came to liberate, not to conquer; to restore freedom and to end tyranny."

[bulseye111]

Does anyone know if the tombstones are arranged in any certain way? Say, like in alphabetical order?

[SensualEmotion]

All my love for this heroes ...all my respect and Honor!

RIP.

[salian66]

"sons of this place let this of you be said,that you who live are worthy of your dead,these gave their lives that you who live may reap a richer harvest ere you fall asleep".r.i.p yanks manchester,england.

[efc23]

A white stone cross! is all we've given these boys and men.

When you think what they gave us, it seems such a small gesture.

Goverments should fund schools so ALL children of all nations HAVE to wander amongst the the heros, lying beneanth their, white stone cross'.

My son went with the ATC......he was moved.

[nmywind]

On this veterans day I've come to this page to pay my respects for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, while we bicker and praise as can be seen by the thread below, never forget who made it so! thank you veterans, especially to they who lay under rows of white crosses.

[tingsh321]

Cpt.Miller!!

[busterdog321]

"thosands of young boys buried well before their time in another country. with all their heads turnned to the east; to home."- a D-day PFC

[ModelbuildingTANKS]

It was a quiet day. Nobody was at the cemetery and it was early morning. My father cried when he saw all those graves....

[Emanusmell]

I am from canada and took a trip here to visit this incredible and moving monument.

Was alone on a very somber and reflective morning.. Watching the tourists take photos,giggle and laugh it gave me a kind of bittersweet sensation.

It struck my nerve that they made so light ,such a tragic and important affair....but than i remembered the men whom i was surrounded by and what they did that allowed us to have the freedoms to come here with our families and live out our lives in peace

I was moved

[NEMESIS1999]

This cemetery doesn't make me fear it it is not fearful or discusting it is peaceful snd you won't feel opressed walking by it.

[xFr1ct10nx]

fuck nazis american soilders rule

[ballygeale1]

going there next week for d day.

[dpt444]

you should be proud to remember!

[randomreview1]

this was a war of inches

[ballygeale1]

wood u no did presidnt roseavelt or his son die first

[tack534]

they were heroes, and should be portrayed as such, but some people want to say that they were mindless killers, which is truly sad

[Killerkalle06]

My great grandfather was buried there to :-( Hes died to :((

[2557raj]

we won but at what cost

[flyersfan345]

My great grandfather was buried there. He died September 3 1944. He was fighting in Northern France.

[JP35BLUE]

Went a few years ago, the majority of the US graves in Normandy are here, an incredible place, very sad, but also very peaceful. British and Canadian graves are spread out over several different sites

[Brand656565]

Saving private ryan was filmed there. Awesome movie

[fahlou13]

Actually only the opening scene in the cemetary was shot here, the movie was shot in Ireland because of tax issues.

[HistoriCall1]

One of the best video for Colleville-sur-Mer US war cemetery.

Both simple and great.

A nice tribute.

[FreeKillguy]

They where heroes.. great heroes

[hsybcmpny]

All or the decisive battles where fought in the east. Thats where the best of the german army was and all of the biggest battles. They didnt help they beat the germans. Look at all the battles they was nothing on that scale in the west. The east was the main theatre of the war.

[helloiseeu]

All the major decisive battles? Really? Not even close.

[ModelbuildingTANKS]

@hsybcmpny No. The East was a stalemate slaughter house. The only "decisive battle" was Stalingrad. Normandy was huge, and because of it, Germany had to worry about another front (which they already had 2 of). Saying Normandy was not decisive even though it was one of the largest military operations and battles in history is insulting the men who died fighting.

[kropla56]

yeah poles helped france too. :)

[gosport12]

We went to the Polish Cemetery in Normandy. It is beautifully cared for and also very moving. The Polish servicemen were a credit to their country. Some are buried in the British Cemetery at Bayeux.

[mofi427]

These poor fellas would be appalled at the condition of this country. May God have mercy.

[hsybcmpny]

Whats wrong with france?

[bondsee]

may their dear brave souls rest in peace,"what a generation" thanks fella's.

devo, australia

[m47nyc]

These brave young men who fought for and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom..words cannot express our gratitude...

[residentevil5fan18]

these americans were brave to step in ohama beach when lots of them got ambush my granpa wrote a diary saying that ohama beach was crazy during this war he wrote that 56,000 americans died in this day he said it took a lot of americans 2 get path this im never gunna get rid of the diary its memories about him and his good friends that died RIP every soilder that died

[residentevil5fan18]

a lot of good men died that day .... if the americans never fought in this war germany would of win i all culd say fuck u hitler thanks 2 him y my granpa died i keep my granps m1 garand and his unifom

[hsybcmpny]

Nah mate the soviets destroyed the germans.

[SEXYASSASIN666]

@hsybcmpny Not really. At the first years of the war it was a 10:1 soviet german killrate.

[yzon33]

may they rest in peace

[Gfive78]

A tous les soldats des forces alliées qui se sont battus pour la liberté.

For ever grateful, rest in peace

[Southernjuggalo63]

@Gfive78 in the name of americans i would like to thank france for all its support at the beginning of my country im am not a american that doesnt know history and without a very famous frenchman named MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE without men like him that loved freedom so much he would leave his home country to fight for a cause in a far away land we wouldnt have the country i live in today i think we always show our support for one another whenever it is needed AMERICA & FRANCE FRIENDS FOREVER!

[Soldierfromhungary]

Any way when I watched this vid my eyes were tearful :'( and I thinked ...... many good guys lost died for their home and for us ! te problem is that people dont respect these heroes they are forgotten well not many ppl forget them I remember all the soldiers I give them alot respect to both sides ! REST IN PEACE GUYS :,(

[Soldierfromhungary]

Man poor allied soldiers ! many lives lost in the world war ! And my another half says poor axis ! cuz they were humans to good people ! they were just under a stupid control (Adolf) MANY RESPECT SOLDIERS ! REST IN PEACE ! WE SHOULD REMEMBER THESE SOLDIERS !

[qmqueen]

I visited Omaha beach in 2001.

It was a very powerful reminder of the heavy price that was paid for our freedom.

The whole time I was there, I felt like I was walking on hallowed ground. I could almost feel the spirits. May all of those souls rest in peace knowing they made a difference.

[Zurrixia]

It would be nice to bring those kids home, I've heard ppl walk around spitting on their crosses.

[gosport12]

When I was there in 2007 I saw nothing but respect and emotion. I will never forget my first sight of all those crosses....If there are people spitting on the crosses it will be a minority of ignorant morons that unfortunately exist in every society.

[qmqueen]

That is very sad to think that they never did get to go home. But on the other hand, just by being there, they remind all of us who visit of the high price they paid for our freedom.

Perhaps that is their legacy. They are honored and they earned it. May they rest in peace.

[mesmerizeme]

In Stuttgart alone, troops under Eisenhower's command raped more women in one week than troops under German command raped in all of France for four entire years. In fact, of all the major belligerents in World War II, the German troops had by far the smallest record of rape and looting. The German army's incidence of rape in all of Germany's occupied territories was even lower than that of American troops stationed on American soil!

[ipimees]

@mesmerizeme Germans were the most educated and diciplined of all the soldiers.They weren't savages,they had respect for others,and i'm not talking about the SS,i'm talking about the avarage wehrmacht soldiers.

but i'm pretty sure soviets were alot worse then americans.

[Master123O]

god bless all of them

[guardsman579th]

I served in desert storm / Iraqi those of the great generation lead me to serve my country as did my father. Children, if looking for hero's don't look at sports or movies look to our veteran's of past war's, they are the true super hero's that includes france, Great Britain, canada. Vietnam vet's WELCOME HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rexanater]

Amen! I was a peacetime army grunt in the 80's for 4 years, and when I see a person in uniform, or a veteran cap, or somebody with a purple heart tag on their car, I make sure to tell them "thanks for your service". They always appreciate it, and God knows they deserve it. Rest in peace fallen heroes.

[Caramonn]

Yesterday I went to an american cemetery close to Paris. There was a small chapel and a guest book. I was really chocked by some visitors comments (like f... american). u can disagree with american or german or chinese but not insult memories of those who died for a good cause. I felt sorry for this. As a frenchman I am really grateful for what american did for us and for the world. We should always trie to follow the correct path for liberty, peace, freedom, justice in the world & for all.

[kilitutu]

Don't worry, the ones who wrote such bad comments were arabs or musulmans, I'm sure about it!!!

[SEXYASSASIN666]

@Caramonn Those are some of the truest word's I have ever heard. Bless you

[maya06227]

@Caramonn Haha you are so american, you filthy little liar. Or you just wanted to get your comment thumbed up askisser.

[ModelbuildingTANKS]

@maya06227 And you make France look bad!

[maya06227]

@ModelbuildingTANKS I'm not even french, and i'm definately not american, thank god for that!

[ModelbuildingTANKS]

@maya06227 What I find shameful about you and many in your generation is you're all ignorant. You have failed to recognize the end result of what these men fought for. You. You stuck up people sitting in your chairs watching TV, working a harmless job, while there are wars going on right now. Those mass graves are saddening. It reminds us of the imperfect quality of humans. And you don't give a shit about anyone of those families losing lives, and judge others on nationality. I pity you.

[Fridomfry]

I join Kakashi8544 in his tribute to the liberators of western Europe. "Omaha Beach" means a lot to many French, who don't even know where Omaha state is.

Yet we must also remember that these boys, like ours, paid with their blood for the previous blunders of our politicians - French, British and US.

[1helluvaguy]

And Canadian.

[Fridomfry]

By the way, there isn't any "Omaha state", just an Omaha city in Nebraska (where is Nebraska??).

Oui, les Canadiens aussi - we know them well, from Vimy ridge to the 1944 Liberation battles. At least, their politicians cannot be blamed for letting Hitler gain power: The crucial decisions were made in London and Washington.

Enough babbling, RIP, friends!

[1helluvaguy]

Yes,Omaha is a city in Nebraska. Nebraska is right in the center of America.

[ModelbuildingTANKS]

The "crucial decisions" were made in Rome Moscow, London, Tokyo and Berlin. None were made in Washington. In fact, Roosevelt wrote several letters discouraging Hitler on a war. America, being very isolationist, didnot take any part in starting the war. Plus, Canadas politics were under the UK, so you can't really blame anything on them.

But yes, I agree, these men shall Rest in Peace.

[oingofan]

RIP heros, mowed down in the prime of life. God bless...

[goma3]

Spit on that offer?! You ridiculous rat! I owe everything to those men!! They have all my respect!! What I criticize is that the ignorants who put them at risk without any need whatsoever (the war in Iraq)! My statements were made regarding the war in Iraq not WWII. If you want to be an idiot at least how to read first.

[1helluvaguy]

Then respect them by spouting your propaganda elsewhere! Not on this little tribute here. This video & the sacrifices of these men have nothing to do with the Iraq War.

[Kakashi8544]

God bless them for liberation of western europe.

Tribute from a french man.

[goma3]

Sacrifices of this sort are unique and tragic in so many ways. I fail to understand how the leader we have now has committed so many to such a idiotic war like the war of Iraq. The military people are a brave and selfless group. They deserve more from their leader, much more. I support the troops, but I do not support this war. I support the troops, but I do not support you, Mr. Bush - you are a liar and a coward and you are not fit to lead these men.

[skluther32]

Way to turn a wonderful tribute to our brave men and women into a pathetic political statement. They deserve better from you.

[goma3]

Your reply is entirely depleted of intelligence. It is because of "pathetic politics" that the military are placed in absurd scenarios in the first place. It is the typical American sentiment of always ignoring politics that endangers the military in the first place. The price of freedom is not soldiers lives, but the relentless pursuit of information from every individual in a free society to prevent that same society from repeating History over and over.

[blair9123]

So sad...they will never return home...We must not forget the huge sacrifice made.

[blair9123]

the crosses face west, so they will always be looking home. God bless you brave men.

[phunk0]

France will always have the deepest respect for them. Until the end of our lives and after our grandchildren ones, they will be honoured.

Normandy is now a calm and peaceful place...RIP

[gosport12]

When I went there I cried unashamedly for the heroes who gave their lives to free Europe. I hope they are not turning in their graves with the state we are in now. Thank you for your sacrifice. I have nothing but admiration and respect for you. God Bless.

[areeb67]

these soldiers burried there are soo many that if any of my relative was burried there it would take 30 years to find his grave....!!!!!!! i respect these heros and, love them and will never forget what they did for us..... who cares they died they are dead but they died for us they lost thier lives for us........ they tought us how to live in a free country..... they lifted that fuckin nazi shadow off europe.....!!!!!!!!!

[bobbyjic]

i went there i nearly cryed :'(

[Strikertje69]

rip :(

you guys did wonderfull job

[elli003]

Outstanding tribute! Liked the video fade on the still photos. Nice effect! I was there in 1978 and again in Sept. 07 - still get emotional!

[fredvogels]

I hope we see each other in France

best

Fred

Composer Back to Normndy

[rednasrotsen]

A remarkable unification of original music,stirring glimpses of war and the stark beauty of the cemetery. Thank you!

[fredvogels]

Thanks!

Fred, Composer Back to Normandy

[TRANKURION]

so sad

[daveandowen]

my gran dad landed on sword beach and lived to tell the tale you were all brave men rip all alies of the normandy landings

[mit123456]

say thank you to your grand dad please , from a Dutch guy

[SiemHielkema]

"Thank you Fredvogels and that you to our Veterens. We can never repay you, but we will never forget you!"

Amen to that!

[DallasCCWSfan]

Thank you Fredvogels and that you to our Veterens. We can never repay you, but we will never forget you!

[carmensue2]

Great video, Great Trubute to the fallen.