'Then & Now'

German bunker at Omaha Beach, Normandy.

This WW2 German bunker sits just behind the lower sand dunes at the junction between what was designated 'Dog Red' and 'Easy Green' beaches (marked by flag icon on satellite photo above). It featured in many photos from the period. Some of these are shown below alongside my own.

[above], shortly after D-Day 1944 and midday June 6th 2007.

[above], the knocked-out gun in June 1944 and June 6th 2007

[above], American troops climb the hill behind the bunker in June 1944 and, on June 6th 2007, eight Frenchmen dressed as US troops make the way to Omaha beach.

[above], American troops abound in June 1944 and, on June 6th 2007, a lot less-crowded.