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Bayeux War Cemetery, Bayeux

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The largest World War II cemetery of French commonwealth and English soldiers in France, Bayeux War Cemetery has more than 4,000 graves, mostly from the invasion of Normandy. Many of the gravestones and plaques have comments commemorating the lives of those who fought for freedom. The cemetery contains the Cross of Sacrifice, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield, and the Bayeux Memorial, erected in white stone facing the cemetery. Using our custom trip planner, Bayeux attractions like Bayeux War Cemetery can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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• By silvia d

  Per non dimenticare chi ha dato la vita in nome della libertà e della democrazia. Una generazione di ragazzi (quanti sotto i 23 anni!) che ha perso il proprio futuro per il futuro di altri. Da far ved...  more »

  Not to forget who gave their lives in the name of freedom and democracy. A generation of kids (how many under 23 years old!) who have lost their future for the future of others. To be shown - and explained - to our teenagers.
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• By milkyyway

  We have visited the war cemeteries of Normandie including Bayeux several times. A sombre experience seeing all the graves - so well looked after, bearing the names of the fallen and the unknown. Visit...  more »

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• By Robbie Rijkers

  Very impressive and beautiful war cemetery. The portraying of the insignia of the regiments the fallen served in on the stones really adds a personalised aspect. It is also fascinating how there's multiple and some unusual nationalities buried here. Although, it was mentioned there were some 400 Germans buried at this cemetery but I was not able to find any of their graves.

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• By Jayson Mallari

  There is nothing else to say that will show my true gratitude for the brave men of the United Kingdom and its commonwealth who sacrificed themselves for the sake of humanity's freedom. No greater love than that! The cemetery is a testament of courage displayed for the liberation of Europe. I can really tell the local people's treatment of the cemetery with care. A remarkable and breathtaking and very emotioanal ground to walk on. You feel the spirit of the men buried there as if they want their stories remain alive. Lest we forget!

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