Tourists seek echoes of war at Normandy cemeteries
Visitors flood Normandy beaches and cemeteries drawn by Spielberg film Private Ryan. At La Cambe German graves number 21,400 while Colleville’s American cemetery hosts 1.5 million visitors yearly. Tours emphasize memory, peace, and mutual respect among veterans.
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Normandy tourism surges as Private Ryan sparks pilgrimages
The D-Day anniversary and Steven Spielberg film draw Americans to Normandy. Hotels near Arromanches report full bookings for June 1999, with Galaxy Tours doubling veteran trips to Colleville sur Mer. At the American cemetery, visitors ask about Captain Miller, while crews note a real Miller grave nearby.
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Steri-Pen promises portable UV water purification device
Hydro-Photon of Blue Hill Maine markets a pocket sized Steri-Pen that purifies tap water in about 30 seconds with UV light. A green light signals safe water while red shows a low battery. the unit recharges and can treat about three dozen 12 ounce glasses per charge and will be sold for 190 dollars via the company website.
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Normandy WWII tours and key sights for visitors
World War II touring options include Galaxy Tours in Wayne PA Historic Tours in Syracuse NY and Valor Tours in Sausalito CA with contact numbers. Suggested bases Caen Bayeux Rouen Cherbourg Honfleur and note car needed. Top sites include Pointe de Hoc Arromanches La Cambe German and British cemeteries and a St Merc Eglise paratrooper story.
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