British Normandy Memorial, World War II memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France
The British Normandy Memorial is a monument along the Ver-sur-Mer coast featuring white stone columns with names engraved on their surfaces. The site sits on sloping terrain and includes information displays alongside a memorial film presentation.
The memorial opened in 2021 and overlooks Gold Beach, where British troops came ashore in 1944. It commemorates the Normandy campaign and the part played by British forces in the D-Day operations.
The memorial carries the names of those who fell and holds meaning for families and nations that remember them. Visitors from around the world gather here to honor shared sacrifice and reflect on its lasting impact.
The grounds are accessible year-round without time restrictions for visitors to walk freely. Those wishing to spend time photographing or reflecting in quiet should plan for less crowded periods of the day.
Among the more than 160 white columns stands a special wall that specifically honors those who fell on June 6, 1944. This D-Day Wall carries a smaller but significant selection of names from that crucial day.
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