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US 5th Engineer Special Brigade Memorial Omaha Beach
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US 5th Engineer Special Brigade Memorial Omaha Beach
The memorial is standing on German bunker WN62 and overlooks Omaha Beach. It has a number of memorial plaques one or more of which has been stolen. They included 20th & 299th Engineers, 146th Engineer Combat Battalion & 6th Naval Beach Battalion. The Engineers were awarded the Croix de Guerre whose emblem is shown
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Bunker Engineer Omaha Overlooks Plaques Special
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This evocative print captures the US 5th Engineer Special Brigade Memorial, standing proudly atop the German bunker WN62 overlooking Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The memorial is a poignant tribute to the brave engineers who played a crucial role in the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. The 5th Engineer Special Brigade, composed of the 20th and 299th Engineers, 146th Engineer Combat Battalion, and 6th Naval Beach Battalion, were instrumental in clearing the way for Allied troops to advance ashore and secure a foothold in Europe against the formidable German defenses. The memorial, which overlooks the very beach where these engineers fought, is adorned with commemorative plaques that pay homage to their heroic efforts. However, one or more of these plaques have been stolen, leaving gaps in the narrative of their valiant service. The missing plaques once bore the emblem of the Croix de Guerre, a decoration awarded to the 5th Engineer Special Brigade for their exceptional bravery and merit in the face of the enemy. The image of the memorial standing tall against the backdrop of the English Channel and the rolling hills of Normandy serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by these engineers and the enduring legacy of their contributions to the Allied victory in World War II.
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