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		Each of the casemates in the Longues battery was built of 600 m³ of concrete and 4 tons of steel reinforcement.
		Of all the Normandy coastal batteries, the Longues battery was doubtless
		The Allied landing forces rightly considered the Longues-sur-Mer battery as an important target to be neutralised as quickly as possible, as it was situated within the American and English landing zones and constituted a threat both to Omaha Beach to the west and Gold Beach to the east.
	www.saak.nl /normandy1999/battery_at_longues.htm (4760 words)

	Longues Battery
		The Longues Battery, built on the cliff top beyond the village of Longues sur Mer, was part of the Atlantic Wall defences in Normandy.
		Despite bombardment, they were able to fire at Allied shipping on D Day, until the position was captured by 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment who had come inland from Gold Beach.
		After the Second World War, most Atlantic Wall defences were dismantled, but the guns at Longues were not removed - today making it one of the few battery sites to remain pretty much intact.
	battlefieldsww2.50megs.com /longues_battery.htm (184 words)

	Normandy 2001: Editors' Choice - Flying Carpet - Travelers' Tales
		Several bunkers, with the gun emplacements still intact, remain at Longues sur Mer, just as they were almost six decades ago.
		Oddly enough, today Longues sur Mer seems, in some ways, to be a contradiction of itself.
		German artillery was a force to be reckoned with on that eventful day in 1944, but in the end, it was the hedgerows, the dividing lines that have defined property boundaries for centuries, that were the toughest barriers to overcome in the march to the interior.
	travelerstales.com /carpet/000094.shtml (1753 words)

	LONGUES- (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Longues-sur-Mer is a small village locate on the Gold Beach sector near Arromanches.
		Those of Longues will be the fourth, the 4./1260.
		The Battery is compound of a commandbunker (type M262a), with a telemetry room and four heavy bunkers (Type M272).
	www.wargamer.com /Hosted/CloseCombatOmaha/LonguesE.htm (327 words)

	War Museums - Atlantik Wal Section Longues s/Mer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The coastal Battery at Longues sur Mer formed an important part of the Atlantic Wall, built by the Germans to defend Europe in the event of an Allied landing.
		The gunemplacements are still at their original locations (sadly, most guns are pointed at the ground, only one is pointed at the sea as it was during the events of June 6th 1944), and can be visited unaided or with a guide.
		ongues sur Mer is the only line of fortifications in France that still has its original guns.
	www.warmuseums.nl /gal/007gal.htm (136 words)

	D-DAY OMAHA TOUR - NORMANDY France
		The detailed story of what was the most deadly part of the liberation of Europe will be described to you in this historical tour, which will be supplemented with maps and pictures of the area.
		The Atlantic Wall was a system of fortifications built by Nazi Germany, which extended along the Atlantic coast of Western Europe.
		The batteries of Longues are a classic example of the pattern that was used for the Atlantic Wall.
	www.overlordtour.com /en/ww2/tour1_print.htm (482 words)

	Gold Beach Evasion - Sports, loisirs et culture au coeur des plages du débarquement en Normandie
		Take our air-conditioned minibus Half-Day Tour to visit the key D-Day sites, the Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery in Colleville, the batteries of Longues sur mer and the museum in Arromanches.
		The Batteries of Longues sur Mer is a very good example of the Atlantic Wall built by Germen between Norway and the north of Spain from 1941 to prevent any landings.
		With the visit of the Museum of Arromanches, you'll understand why and how allies have realised the biggest feat of the Normandy landing : Unload thousands of tons of materials thanks to the prefabricated harbours of Arromanches and Saint Laurent Sur Mer.
	www.goldbeachevasion.com /gb/fiche.php?num=24 (206 words)

	Christmas 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		At Longues sur Mer, the guns, silent for 60 years, still point out to sea.
		The English Channel from the cliffs of Longues sur Mer, a defensive high-ground.
		A bombed out bunker at Longues sur Mer.
	homepage.mac.com /edwardyew/PhotoAlbum2.html (820 words)

	Tim Boal top scores Day 2 at Vendee Surf Pro 4 star WQS
		Organisers decided to relocate the men's 4 star ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) event to nearby Plage de Dunes to make the most of the lower tide where round 128 was completed before moving back to the main site with the higher tide to complete 10 heats of round 96.
		Cette longue plage de sable fin située au sud de la ville de Brétignolles sur Mer à l’avantage d’être accessible quelques soient les marées.
		Un avantage indéniable pour réaliser plusieurs figures sur une seule et même vague.
	www.globalsurfnews.com /news.asp?Id_news=16439 (888 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		Here is a suggested itinerary: Utah Beach (small museum), St-Mer-Eglise (Paratroop museum), Pont-du-Hoc, Omaha Beach and American cemetary, Longues sur Mer (German coastal guns), Arromanches (museum), drive the British and Canadian landing beaches of Gold, Juno, and Sword, Pegasus Bridge at Benouville (museum), and the Caen museum.
		Since we spent too much time at the Longues Battery, the American Cemetery was closing as we arrived - he came back the next day and spent another half day with us at no additional charge.
		Also very new is the Juno Beach Centre(Canadian) in Courselles sur Mer(we stayed for two night in this town)It was a never to be forgotten trip.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34608693&numresponses=15&start=0 (1007 words)

	Off the Beaten Path - Bayeux Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		These details are from the remarkable "Bayeux Tapestry" In 1066, he was able to embark on the conquest of England, left to him by his cousin King Edward, over which kingdom he reigned until his death in 1087.
		When we visited it was raining, and an eerie mist rolled in across the grave stones, making this a truly sobering experience.
		Situated on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel in Colleville-sur Mer, 17km northwest of Bayeux.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/France/Basse_Normandie/Bayeux-136477/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Bayeux-BR-1.html (978 words)

	Normandy D Day Beaches: Customized, Private Tour \| Normandy invastion \| D-Day Beaches \| American cemetery \| Omaha Beach ...
		Your tour can also include the peace memorial at Caen with its inspiring World War II history exhibits and artifacts, or a visit to the historic and scenic town of Bayeux and its fascinating 10th-century Bayeux Tapestry.
		Visit the D Day Beaches as a day tour from Paris, or a let us plan an overnight package to the Normandy coast with its many sights of historic significance and natural beauty.
		From Mont St. Michel, one of the seven wonders of the world, to the English Channel resort towns of Deauville and Trouville, the coastline is fascinating and beautiful to visit.
	www.infohub.com /vacation_packages/239.html (450 words)

	D-Day anniversary - D-Day and the Landing Beaches of Normandy
		To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings, the D-DAY Omaha Museum plans to rebuild the original bridge of Omaha.
		An really original event in Vierville S/ Mer in 2004.
		In 2004 don't forget the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
	www.overlordtour.com /en/ww2/news_events.htm (457 words)

	Sightseeing Tours Caen - Americans in France
		On the 6th of June 1944, Allied forces landed on the coast of Lower Normandy to start the liberation of Europe from the Nazis.
		Re-live in the principal events and battles that made up the Battle of Normandy with a private tour of the sites that interest you, which could include Utah Beach, Sainte Mere Eglise, Pointe Du Hoc, Longues Sur Mer, the American and German Cemeteries.
		Enjoy a morning visit to La Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery and Omaha Beach, and in the afternoon see Pegasus Bridge, British Cemetery, Sword, Hillman, Arromanches and Longues sur Mer German gun battery.
	www.americansinfrance.net /TravelPlanner/Sightseeing-Tours-Caen.cfm (540 words)

	Canadian World War II and American Beaches Afternoon Combination Tour
		Visit the Canadian Cemetery where over 2000 soldiers paid with their life in the quest for Liberty.
		Stop at Bernieres sur Mer where the Queen's Own Rifles, Fort Garry Horse and the Regiment of la Chaudiere came ashore.
		See their memorials and walk past the QORC House.
	www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/product_show.jsp?CODE=3193NSTA_B_CAEN&ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&AUID=1368 (678 words)

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