Return to Arromanches and the D-Day Beaches
by A day spent on the beaches at Arromanches stirred so much emotion that a short film was created. The film has been shown to small audiences but makes its internet debut this weekend, the 65th Anniversary of the D-day landings.
The Beach
Standing on the sand provoked so many thoughts. Behind were candy shops and arcades, it looked like any other village by the sea. Along the beach were people playing, lovers walking and kites flying, it could have been any vast, wild expanse of sand. But ahead, like giant metal rocks sunken in the sand at low tide, were the remains of Mulberry Harbour. What an unnerving reminder of a sinister past.
The Day
On that day, June 6th 1944, thousands upon thousands of fathers and sons, of friends and neighbours, poured onto the beach, into a hot metal storm of machine gun fire. Like some horrendous computer game with real, deadly consequences, many were left for dead in the breakers, barely reaching the shore. In the few hours that followed, history lurched from Fascism to Freedom as tanks rolled past the small, empty shops in the long deserted village street of Arromanches.
The Film
When words fail, pictures and music take over. If you have 3 minutes and 14 seconds, then pay your respects to those who won the freedom that you enjoy…
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Post CommentChristine Ramsay
On June 8, 2009 at 4:52 am
A lovely tribute. I watched the ceremonies in Normandy at the weekend. They were very moving.
Christine
clay hurtubise
On June 8, 2009 at 6:58 am
Very nice tribute,
Thank you.
Clay
papaleng
On June 8, 2009 at 7:19 am
Thanks refreshing us with world history, such a great tribute.
Darla Cooke
On June 8, 2009 at 7:26 am
Great tribute!
nutuba
On June 8, 2009 at 7:32 am
This is powerful stuff — well written and a wonderful slide show. Nicely done.
HAPPYGEORGE
On June 8, 2009 at 7:53 am
Nice aricle with beautiful vedio description.I like it.Excellent work.
Joe Dorish
On June 8, 2009 at 8:46 am
Nice tribute to a big piece of history.
Kate Smedley
On June 8, 2009 at 11:20 am
A moving and powerful article, it means a huge amount to me as my Grandad was in the first wave of D-Day landings. He was lucky enough to reach land and survive, so many weren’t.The war and in particular D-Day were the only things he would never talk about. Thanks for the film too, we must never forget the sacrifices made.
Bullwinkle Muse
On June 8, 2009 at 2:06 pm
A very moving tribute to a day, and a time, we ought never to forget.
Jo Oliver
On June 8, 2009 at 11:44 pm
I agree with the above comments. We should never forget or lack thanks for the courage, sacrifice, and altruism of the men that found themselves storming that beach that day.
Ruby Hawk
On June 13, 2009 at 6:52 pm
We should never forget that these men gave their lives for our freedom. My brother-in-law was one of those soldiers who survived.My dad was a sailor on Bouganville.
Katie Marie
On June 14, 2009 at 11:48 am
Thank you for putting the time into making it such a wonderful piece of tribute.
Juancav
On June 14, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Great tribute,unfortunately this video says :”Incorrect parameters”,hope see it later.
Cashmere Lashkari
On June 14, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Great Video.
oktavv
On June 21, 2009 at 9:05 am
lovely..thanks for sharing
Francy
On June 22, 2009 at 7:51 pm
very nice and good video.
Keep sharing.
Fresh Writing
On June 23, 2009 at 4:36 pm
A great article- it is amazingly frightening how large portions of Normandy are just completely flattened and lumpy from all of the fighting and bombings.
Great article- highly informative.
-Fresh Writing
hiho
On June 27, 2009 at 5:25 am
I don’t think I recall the Battle of Arromanches..but the article you wrote and the film told the story..there are so many lesser-known battles, vying to make their mark on their nation’s psyche..I’m glad I came over.
J J Neuman
On June 27, 2009 at 8:10 am
Your choice of words and the film are magnificent….”In the few hours that followed, history lurched from Fascism to Freedom…” Perfect!
Taffy
On July 7, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Thanks!
(Can anyone tell me what the ‘D’ in D-Day stands for?)
clafleur
On July 29, 2009 at 11:58 pm
how is the psalm blog going? God write my friend.
John McDonnell
On July 31, 2009 at 10:55 am
Powerful. Thank you for this. We should always remember those who have sacrificed their lives for us.
rizzei
On August 4, 2009 at 10:33 am
lovely..just sad coz i can’t install a flashplayer to view the video again:) hmm.
NickFord
On August 20, 2009 at 4:02 am
Nicely done
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa
On August 22, 2009 at 11:27 am
Well done, no words, beautiful music and photos say it all.
Thanx for humbling my day, and I am grateful for those who fight so that I have the freedoms I have today, such as writing how I feel.
God Bless America, and all their fallen heros!
Joshua Miguel
On September 2, 2009 at 9:58 pm
such a moving video. thanks for sharing this.
Faith Hodge
On November 8, 2009 at 4:01 am
Words have failed me…This has always, as long as I can remember pricked my heart. You words”..From Fascism to Freedom…” gives me closure. I lost two relatives there. The video is spectacular. Wonderful Tribute. Thank you for sharing.
revivor
On November 8, 2009 at 4:30 am
Thanks Liz – appreciate your heartfelt comments
Juancav
On November 8, 2009 at 9:00 am
Tribute of love :There is no greater love than giving your life for a brother.
Mr Ghaz
On November 9, 2009 at 11:21 pm
very interesting and well written piece..thanks for sharing..cheers
Wordpress Developers
On November 11, 2009 at 1:47 am
I am salute you . this is really bad tragedy and i don’t know why people killing other people when they are coming in earth without anything even with out clothes . And also death without any thing they not getting any thing after death they why people ????
Phill Senters
On November 18, 2009 at 11:21 am
Well done and powerful. May we never forget the price of freedom.
CutestPrincess
On January 18, 2010 at 1:04 pm
This is a really interesting article with brilliant pictures!