I spent one weekend on a tour of the major D-Day beaches in Normandy (northern France). Below are two of the primary beaches where U.S. forces led major invasions on June 6, 1944.

Omaha Beach

Saving Private Ryan, opening scene, was based on the U.S. invasion here.

Utah Beach

 
 

Cemetary for British soldiers

One of the burial sites for British soldiers who valiantly gave their lives to fight the Nazis.
 

American Cemetary in Normandy, overlooking Omaha Beach

Partial view; only a small portion of the graves are caught in this pic.

Me, standing in gratitude next to the tombstone of a fallen hero.