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Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, La Cambe

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Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe is a military war grave and battlefield cemetery for more than 21,000 German military personnel from World War II. Most of the buried were casualties of the Allied landings and ensuing combat of 1944. You can view a permanent exhibition about the German War Graves Commission and access the database to locate the graves of German military officials. An adjoining peace garden is planted with 1,200 maple trees. Before you head to La Cambe, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly La Cambe day trip planner, to make sure you see all that La Cambe has to offer, including Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe.
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  • This cemetery is quite different from the American and British cemeteries, more sober. The architecture and design, the oak trees, and the tumulus have a gothic or Teutonic feeling. 
    This cemetery is quite different from the American and British cemeteries, more sober. The architecture and design, the oak trees, and the tumulus have a gothic or Teutonic feeling.  more »
  • This is a different experience to other war cemeteries in Normandy. There is no exuberant decoration - it’s stark, respectful and real. Graves are identified by a small plaque with five crosses... 
    This is a different experience to other war cemeteries in Normandy. There is no exuberant decoration - it’s stark, respectful and real. Graves are identified by a small plaque with five crosses...  more »
  • Agree with many other descriptions of the cemetery at La Cambe. This is a very sombre and jarring place. The visitor centre is small but has a lot of information about individuals buried here. It led....  more
    Agree with many other descriptions of the cemetery at La Cambe. This is a very sombre and jarring place. The visitor centre is small but has a lot of information about individuals buried here. It led....  more »
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  • A very well kept cemetery of the fallen German soldiers during the Second World War. Very informative and rich in history. You get the feeling of lost life here. The 5 black monuments, with one bigger in the middle are graves of the soldiers. Usually, 3-4 were buried under each grave. Very peaceful. It's a recommended visit!
  • A must see for people who want to know the complete picture of about the second world war. This cemetery is made for the fallen soldiers who fought on the German. This is a good place to show you that there are no winners in war and that a war only knows death. I think both soldiers earn their respect. This is also an special place because this is the resting place of the tank ace Michael Wittmann.
  • A peaceful cemetery located near Omaha beach were fierce fighting occurred during the Allied Normandy landings of 1944. Other German dead were reinterred here after World War two from burial sites in surrounding areas and nearly 21,400 fallen military personnel now rest midst beautiful scattered maple trees. A central pathway leads to the huge "Kamaradengraben" summited by a basalt lava cross which poignantly is flanked by two "Trauernde Eltern" statues. Wandering amongst the rows of flat grave markers one becomes struck that Indeed some of those buried here far from their Fatherland were tragic victims of circumstance of their time, arising from the evil which was National Socialism!
  • A ln amazing peaceful place, many young people lie here peaceful under the trees and stars. Worth the visit, bit off the beaten track but highly recommended. Toilets are working, the information centre is getting a rebuild by the looks of it.
  • Impressive cemetery for the German fallen soldiers of WW2. Such a vast difference from the Maison Blanch World War One Cemetery. The Canadian maple leaf memorial garden is a somber place to reflect. Information Center gives some historical information and also includes a free public washroom.

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