1rst Infantry Division Monument


1rst Infantry Division Monument

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"Bloody Omaha" was taken with heavy casualties on the 6th of June 1944 as it was defended by more troops than expected by the allies. This memorial stands for the 1rst infantry division that accounted for many of the 3800 men lost on that beach. This spire is covered with names of fallen soldiers.

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Country: France

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Copyright: Olivier Ffrench

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Image Info

Camera Maker:Canon
Camera Model:Canon EOS 10D
Original Time Taken:04/07/2007
Shutter Speed:1/80 sec
Aperture:f/9
ISO Sensitivity:100
Focal Length:19 mm
Lens Info:17.0-40.0 mm
Latitude:49.35922
Longitude:0.8479
Altitude:43.6832m