Orbec Normandy 1944 & 2008

[LUCKYSTRIKE]

Here are a few of my Then and Now photo's taken this Summer at Orbec Normandy. The mixed German forces pictured are the lucky ones who escaped the closing of the Falaise pocket and are in head long retreat toward the river Seine.
You'll probably notice how little the place has changed over the years. Also notice even the mesh fence and gate in one of the pictures it is still the same after 63 years, also notice the rare Brumbarr, believed only 12 served in Normandy and obviously at least one escaped although it probably was abandoned on the banks of the Seine (no bridges and few ferries were available to transport the armour across).
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[Adrian Stevenson]

These are excellent! Thank you for a great thread.

Cheers, Ade.

[ironcross1]

Just fantastic , thanks for takeing the time and shareing these mate , cheers Raymond

[LUCKYSTRIKE]

Thank you for your positive comments, here are a couple more taken in Orbec. I couldn't include them with the original thread because they were in the wrong format.
Then and Now Stugs pass through.
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[packin9]

Great work again. The placement of pics and yourself!

[The Devil's Bank]

Great pictures again LuckyStrike, always love the comparison pictures.

[Pauls1970]

Great research & presentation ! Hard to imagine these peaceful places as having been a part of war. A beautiful place Normandy, thanks for sharing !
Regards Paul