james127 Posted April 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 16, 2020 With all of the Normandy content that I've been uploading lately, you knew that this had to be coming eventually ?. Those of you who have been to Pointe du Hoc might be surprised (or in my case, a little saddened) to see some of the changes that they are making to the site. Either way, I hope that you enjoy the visit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXsOUdoU4vg&t=4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crow 1986 Posted April 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 17, 2020 Nicely done, thanks for the virtual tour and your insights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted April 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 17, 2020 Excellent, James! Keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted April 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 17, 2020 Very cool, thanks again..! Yeah that’s what the weather was like when we were there in September. The Pointe is now American Soil (like the Cemeteries), so maybe they are getting ready for some refurbishment..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james127 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted April 17, 2020 Nicely done, thanks for the virtual tour and your insights. Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed it. Wish that I could've done more there. Excellent, James! Keep 'em coming! Appreciate that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james127 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted April 17, 2020 Very cool, thanks again..! Yeah that’s what the weather was like when we were there in September. The Pointe is now American Soil (like the Cemeteries), so maybe they are getting ready for some refurbishment..? One of the workers there told me that it was for safety reasons. Too many clumsy people slipping and falling in the shell craters I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted April 17, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2020 Another great video. Thanks for the effort and keep them coming - please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted April 18, 2020 Share #8 Posted April 18, 2020 So Pointe du Hoc is US territory? That's interesting and it surprises me that France would give it up. I can see the reasoning behind an American cemetery being turned over. Maybe we should ask for Paris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted April 18, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 18, 2020 So Pointe du Hoc is US territory? That's interesting and it surprises me that France would give it up. I can see the reasoning behind an American cemetery being turned over. Maybe we should ask for Paris. This is what we were told in September 2019 whole we were there, and I think it is under the jurisdiction of the ABMC....I will confirm this anyway and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted April 18, 2020 Share #10 Posted April 18, 2020 Yes indeed, the Pointe is an ABMC monument and has its own .gov webpage, should anyone care to peek in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted May 2, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 2, 2020 Great video of a great site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james127 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted May 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Backtheattack said: Great video of a great site. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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