#21 Two French civilians look over the wrecked birthplace of the French painter, Jean-Francois Millet in France, 1944. The house was situated at Gruchy near Greville, which was one of the most heavily fortified regions on the Normandy coast and the scene of many bitter battles before it was liberated by the Americans. Many Nazi soldiers were taken prisoner near here.

Fascinating Historical Photos Show Life in Normandy After the D-Day Invasion 1944

#21 Two French civilians look over the wrecked birthplace of the French painter, Jean-Francois Millet in France, 1944. The house was situated at Gruchy near Greville, which was one of the most heavily fortified regions on the Normandy coast and the scene of many bitter battles before it was liberated by the Americans. Many Nazi soldiers were taken prisoner near here.

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