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Museum of Underwater Wrecks Port en Bessin
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Museum of Underwater Wrecks Port en Bessin
In 1970 Jaques Lemonchois was asked to clear war wrecks not cleared by the government. The results here include tanks, parts of aeroplanes and torpedos, plus films, photos and documents
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1944 1970 Allied Asked Bessin Clear Cleared D Day Dday Documents Films Include Invasion Landing Landings Liberation Normandy Operation Parts Photos Results Tanks Underwater Wrecks Jaques Torpedos
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This evocative underwater photograph captures the remnants of war history lying at the bottom of Port en Bessin harbor in Normandy, France. In 1970, Jacques Lemonchois was asked by the local community to clear the war wrecks that had not been dealt with by the government. The results of his efforts are depicted in this image, with various military artifacts scattered across the seabed. Among the debris, one can identify tanks, parts of aeroplanes, and torpedoes. Additionally, films, photos, and documents from the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, are also preserved in this underwater museum. This significant event marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, leading to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. The image transports us back in time, offering a unique perspective on the history of this pivotal moment in world history. Taken in the 1970s, this photograph is a testament to the rich and important history hidden beneath the waves of Port en Bessin.
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