Normandy American Cemetery And Memorial

This is the first American cemetery in Europe. 9387 American soldiers, most of whom passed away during the D-Day Landings and ensuing operations, are buried here.

The statue Spirit of American Youth 

The wall reads:

1941-1945

IN PROUD REMEMBRANCE

OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HER SONS

AND IN HUMBLE TRIBUTE TO THEIR SACRIFICES

THIS MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ERECTED BY 

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA