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23-MAR-2008 DHouck

Cassion from artificial harbor at Gold Beach

Arromanches, Normandy, France

Two harbors were originally constructed and were named
Mulberry A and Mulberry B. The harbor at Arromanches was
Mulberry B, while Mulberry A was near Omaha Beach where
the American forces landed. Unfortunately, just a few days
after the harbors were built, a major storm struck.
The harbor at Mulberry A was completely destroyed, and
Mulberry B was severely damaged. After the storm, all of
the Allies had to use the harbor at Arromanches.

the harbors were named "Mulberry"
because the mulberry plant grows so fast!

Pentax K10D ,Pentax K smc 135mm f2.5
1/2000s iso400 full exif

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