Five things you may not know about Normandy American Cemetery The cemetery sits on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach, also known as “Bloody Omaha”, where part of the Normandy landings happened on June 6, 1944. But, besides the more than 10,000 service members commemorated or memorialized there, are you sure to know everything about this quite well-known site? #WW2 #WorldWar2 #WWII #Normandy #Normandie #CollevilleSurMer #DDay #DDayBeach #OmahaBeach #BandOfBrothers | American Battle Monuments Commis

This March, 13 Army ROTC cadets from U-M’s Wolverine Battalion took part in a ceremonial flag raising at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Raising two flags over the 9,388 graves, and paying their respects to the soldiers who bravely fought in the D-Day campaign 75 years ago. #MemorialDay | University of Michigan

Normandy American Cemetery sits on a bluff high above the coastline where the legendary D-Day beach landings of World War II took place. These hallowed grounds preserve the remains of nearly 9,400 Americans who died during the Allied liberation of France. Its memorial, a symbol of the indomitable spirit of American youth, is recognized the world over. Behind it, the names of over 1,500 service members whose remains have not been recovered are carved on the walls of the Garden of the Missing. The

11K views · 356 reactions | The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is the final resting place for 9,388 U.S. military personnel. These brave men and women gave their lives during the pivotal Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944 (D-Day), and the ensuing campaign to liberate Nazi-occupied France. Today, we remember their sacrifice and are reminded that freedom isn’t free. #Normandy #Dday #Cemetery #France | Travis Manion Foundation | Facebook