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Military History of Normandy

Military History of Normandy. From Medieval to Modern…. So, where’s this place again?. Fougeres Castle, on the frontier with Brittany. Place Patton in Avranches. And what will we see?. And this little place…. Dead Man’s Corner, near Carentan. What Else?. Point du Hoc. Omaha.

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Military History of Normandy

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  1. Military History of Normandy From Medieval to Modern…

  2. So, where’s this place again?

  3. Fougeres Castle, on the frontier with Brittany Place Patton in Avranches And what will we see?

  4. And this little place…

  5. Dead Man’s Corner, near Carentan What Else?

  6. Point du Hoc Omaha Any Battlefields? Craters still visible

  7. And the hits keep on coming… Lillebonne Arena Archaeological Treasures Arromanches : the artifical harbors Falaise: Birthplace of William the Conqueror Walk amid the Atlantic Wall The Bocage

  8. The Bayeux Tapestry The Grand Bunker But wait, there’s more…

  9. Chateau-Gaillard: Richard the Lionheart’s pet castle Pegasus Bridge: site of one of D-Day’s most famed glider attacks Still hungry for more???

  10. So, the bottom line… • The package • Includes: airfare, hotels, museum fees, all breakfasts, some lunches, and all transport • Around $2300–$2600 • This number is subject to change! • Longwood’s tuition charges are separate. • Dates: 14–27 May

  11. The 2007 Perks • Interviews with French veterans • Access to Archaeological Sites • Insurance & I.D. Cards covered by Longwood’s Study Abroad Office • Potential Surprises at Mont St-Michel • Weekend in Paris at journey’s end

  12. Dates of Importance • Applications are now available in Ruffner 227 or 229 • Application Deadline: 13 October • Notice of Acceptance: 20 October • First Deposit Deadline: 3 November • Second Deposit Deadline: 27 November • Spring Semester Meetings

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