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Graignes lies about 14 miles SSE of Ste Mere Eglise
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Pastoral Scene
belies the carnage that was here in 1944 |
Church Belfry
served as an observation post |
All That Remains
of 12th century church after Graignes was burned. Note
memorial on wall past center of the arch |
Nave Wall
serves as a memorial to all those executed by the Germans |
 Casualties
included 32 French citizens and 50 U.S.
soldiers |
Franco-American Memorial
dedicated 12 June 1948 by Ambassador David Bruce |
Place de la Libération
commemorates all
that happened here |
