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You can begin to feel the might of the forces as you approach the massive granite-clad Operation Overlord Monument. Don’t think for a minute that this is any ordinary monument. By the time you have explored the whole presentation, you’ll realize that the monument has not only memorialized the soldiers who fought in this famous World War II battle, but also taught you about how the battle occurred and how it felt. Strategically placed water “bullets” zing past the sculptured soldiers leaving the watercraft and more soldiers can be seen just barely reaching the top of the precipice over which they had to climb to reach their goal on Omaha Beach. For those not familiar with the battle, this is a great piece of living history. For those who are, you can see and feel the action.

Directions:
Take US Route 460 Bypass south of Bedford to SR 122, Burks Hill and go north. Take first left on Tiger Trail and go on Overlord Cir to museum.

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