Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. CALVADOS (14) GOLD BEACH - REMAINS OF THE ALLIED ARTIFICIAL PORT B (FOR BRITISH) AT ARROMANCHES LES BAINS. MULBERRY HARBOUR WAS BUILT TO SUPPLY THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE DAYS FOLLOWING THE NORMANDY LANDINGS. IN FACT, TWO PORTS WERE ASSEMBLED OFF THE BEACHES OF CALVADOS, BUT ONLY THE ONE AT ARROMANCHES WAS TO BECOME OPERATIONAL, THE SECOND OFF OMAHA BEACH BEING DESTROYED BY A STORM ON 19 JUNE 1944. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PORT MEANT THAT THE ALLIES DID NOT HAVE TO TAKE A DEEP-WATER PORT DIRECTLY. MULBERRY HARBOUR WAS MADE UP OF SEVERAL LARGE ELEMENTS PREFABRICATED IN ENGLAND, TRANSPORTED AND ASSEMBLED ON THE NORMANDY COAST. THIS ARTIFICIAL PORT HAS OFTEN BEEN CREDITED WITH THE SUCCESS OF THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY AND PRESENTED AS AN EXAMPLE OF LOGISTICAL AND MILITARY GENIUS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

Illustration - Normandy on February 16, 2024. Artificial harbour of Arromanches - D-Day Overlord Normandy Day - The international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will take place on Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, on 6 June 2024. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

Illustration - Normandy on February 16, 2024. Artificial harbour of Arromanches - D-Day Overlord Normandy Day - The international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will take place on Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, on 6 June 2024. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

Illustration - Normandy on February 16, 2024. Artificial harbour of Arromanches - D-Day Overlord Normandy Day - The international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will take place on Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, on 6 June 2024. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

Illustration - Normandy on February 16, 2024. Artificial harbour of Arromanches - D-Day Overlord Normandy Day - The international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will take place on Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, on 6 June 2024. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

Illustration - Normandy on February 16, 2024. Artificial harbour of Arromanches - D-Day Overlord Normandy Day - The international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will take place on Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, on 6 June 2024. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

Illustration - Normandy on February 16, 2024. Artificial harbour of Arromanches - D-Day Overlord Normandy Day - The international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will take place on Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, on 6 June 2024. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

D-Day Overlord Normandy Day

Illustration - Normandy on February 16, 2024. Artificial harbour of Arromanches - D-Day Overlord Normandy Day - The international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will take place on Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, on 6 June 2024. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Macron At D-Day 79th Anniversary - Colleville

President Emmanuel Macron visits the D-Day museum at Arromanches as part of the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6th 2023. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM