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Mulberry Harbour anchor Asnelles, Gold Beach
In the foreground is a board carrying a description of the action here at Asnelles on D-Day, where the Essex and Sherwood Yeomanry came ashore. Behind, in the wall, is an anchor used to tie up barges in the Muberry Harbour at Arromanches. Date: 2009
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Action Anchor Ashore Barges Behind D Day Description Essex Foreground Sherwood Yeomanry
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This evocative photograph captures the historical significance of Asnelles, Gold Beach, where the Essex and Sherwood Yeomanry made their heroic landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In the foreground, a weathered board bears the description of the pivotal action that unfolded here. The Essex and Sherwood Yeomanry, part of the British 7th Armoured Division, were among the first Allied forces to come ashore in Normandy, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. Behind the board, an anchor is prominently displayed in the wall, a reminder of the vital role the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches played in the success of the D-Day landings. The Mulberry Harbour, a temporary artificial harbor, was essential for supplying the Allied forces with much-needed resources and reinforcements. The anchor, once used to tie up barges in the harbor, now stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the Allied forces. This poignant image invites us to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who landed on Gold Beach that fateful day, and the crucial role the Mulberry Harbour played in the Allied victory in Europe. The passage of time has not diminished the importance of this moment in history, and the anchor serves as a powerful symbol of the enduring legacy of the D-Day landings.
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