France Normandy

The Big Red One at Colleville-sur-Mer

Shot
2012
05/28
Publication
2019
06/04
NIKON D90, 11.0-16.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8.0 1/640, ISO 200
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The imposing commemorative obelisk of the 1st US Infantry Division, known as the "Big Red One", at Colleville-sur-Mer. The monument lists the names of all division fallen during the Normandy campaign. In the background, the sea where thousands of soldiers landed on June 6, 1944.

1st Infantry Division, Big Red One, Colleville-sur-Mer, commemorative obelisk, Normandy fallen