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The beaches by now little resemble the battlefields of literature or cinema. Rows and rows of tank traps, or other obstacles on the beaches, have long since been cleared away. What is left is a quiet, peaceful beach, and crumbling bunkers. This sort of trip is better suited for those seeking a quiet, reflective look upon the battleground that reshaped europe. More gung-ho types should seek out the museums, bridges, and shot-up buildings further inland.