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3 Canadian Infantry Division landing at Juno Beach

1944-06-06 · Bernières-sur-Mer · France

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Troops of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division land at Juno Beach in Bernières-sur-Mer on D-Day. Location then and now.

Same area, a large number of German prisoners are gathered on the beach. 

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