Flowers and tombstones are the solemn reminders that honor fallen German soldiers on June 4. Over 200 people attended the commemoration service including American, German, British and French soldiers. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gonzalo (John) Gonzalez, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne).)A German band member and soldier observes the solemn ceremony at the German cemetery on June 4. Over 200 people attended the commemoration service including American, German, British and French Soldiers. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gonzalo (John) Gonzalez, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne).)
D-Day enthusiasts from France suit up in full vintage U.S. Army uniforms from the World War II at a ceremony commemorating veterans of Omaha Beach on June 4. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gonzalo (John) Gonzalez, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne).)Two C-130s fly over the hundreds of veterans, fans, and present day paratroopers near the Merderet River near La Fiere bridge for the 65th D-Day Anniversary ceremonies on June 6. Around 300 American, British, French and German paratroopers jumped to commemorate the airborne drop 65-years ago. The ceremony, held at the Iron Mike statue, was highlighted by the presence of over 25 Second World War veterans who participated in an airborne wing exchange between German and American paratroopers. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gonzalo (John) Gonzalez, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne).)A paratrooper lands near the La Merderet River by La Fiere bridge commemorating the 65th D-Day Anniversary ceremonies on June 6. Around 300 American, British, French and German paratroopers jumped to commemorate the airborne drop 65-years ago. The ceremony, held at the Iron Mike statue, was highlighted by the presence of over 25 Second World War veterans who participated in an airborne wing exchange between German and American paratroopers. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gonzalo (John) Gonzalez, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne).) More Combat Camera Imagery on THE TENSIONTags: War, Military, United States, photography, photo, photos, pictures, images, photojournalism, Combat Camera, Navy, Army, WWII, D-Day, Invasion, Normandy, Germany, France, Nazi, Europe
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