Without a visit to Brécourt Manor the visit to Normandy is not complete.

We were hearty welcomed by the owner who also is the acting directeur of the Utha Beach Museum.
Earl meets an 'old' friend. The mother of the owner of Brécourt Manor.

A historical moment:

fltr:William Wingett-Shifty Powers-Roy Gates-Ed Joint-Max Clark-Don Malarkey-Jack Foley-Bill Maynard-Ear McLung-Paul Rogers-Buck Taylor-Hank Zimmerman-Frank Perconte-Norman Neitzke-Herb Suerth-Rod Bain-Ed Tipper

Two photos from 1947.

Left: Clearly visible are the marks of the four German 88 mm guns which was "taken care of" by Dick Winters and his men.

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These photos were taken by Peter van de Wal. I assert the moral right to be recognized as the photographer and the owner of these images in any form. If you wish to use these photos for noncommercial purposes I consent to such use as long as the source of the photos is clearly acknowledged in the same publication as the photos you wish to reproduce.

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