The cemetery site, at the north end of its half mile access road, covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,389 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings …

Today the Normandy American Cemetery, sited on a bluff high above the coast, is one of the world’s best-known military memorials. These hallowed grounds preserve the remains of …

Normandy American Cemetery sits on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel, east of St. Laurent-sur-Mer and northwest of Bayeux in Colleville-sur-Mer.

To reach the plateau where Normandy American Cemetery stands, troops fought across an open area of up to 200 yards, and attacked up steep bluffs. By day’s end, the Americans held fragile …

Mar 28, 2025 · To preserve the visitor experience and maintain an environment appropriate for memorializing America’s honored war dead, starting April 1, 2026, the ABMC will implement …

Explore the Normandy American Cemetery through a virtual tour showcasing its historical significance and honoring fallen soldiers of the Allied liberation of France.

Mar 20, 2023 · The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) Normandy American Cemetery sits on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach, also known as “Bloody Omaha”, where …

Approximately 10,000 people attended the ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery. An invocation by Chaplain (COL) Karen Meeker opened the commemoration, followed by a …

ABMC is currently collecting and analyzing visitor data to determine the most appropriate measures to ensure a meaningful, safe, and respectful experience for all our guests at …

Apr 10, 2025 · The Normandy American Cemetery Visitor Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday May 25. We invite you to join us for our Memorial Day Ceremony, the …