Normandy, Then and Now.
Here is something interesting for a rather slow day on the internet.
It is a series of photos taken of Normandy in the days and weeks after the D-Day invasion in 1944, with each photo followed by the same scene as it appears today. They are at once both sad and inspiring.
Enjoy the holiday.
via C&S
Wow, some great photos!! What an opportunity!
Comment by Michele — September 7, 2009 @ 8:31 pm
I remember years ago being in Germany and having to ask which buildings were bombed out. The Europeans do such a great job of matching up with the original, you couldn’t tell. We Americans? Tear it down, and put up a pole barn. Ack!
Comment by Jerry in Indiana — September 7, 2009 @ 10:04 pm
Neat pictures!
Comment by Mr. Bingley — September 8, 2009 @ 7:46 am
Great pictures! Makes you stop and think.
Comment by Kevin — September 8, 2009 @ 2:03 pm
As you say sad and inspiring at the same time. Wonderfully well done.
Comment by Teresa — September 8, 2009 @ 3:12 pm
Inspiring. Nice that war doesn’t permanently destroy everything.
Comment by Carl Brannen — September 8, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
Great link…
@Carl
…unless hydrogen bombs are used.
Comment by Sam — September 9, 2009 @ 8:50 am