Cimetière Militaire Allemand de La Cambe
Cimetière Militaire Allemand de La Cambe
Cimetière Militaire Allemand de La Cambe
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R1chardN
Surbiton, UK627 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
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 placed at regular intervals in the grounds to represent team work.
It is located next to a busy dual carriageway so does not benefit from the peaceful location afforded the American cemetery.
The visitor centre provides some good factual information including details of some atrocities committed by some of those buried here. It’s factual and it’s stark. However, most of those buried here were young innocent young men doing what they were told whether there believed in it or not.
It is located next to a busy dual carriageway so does not benefit from the peaceful location afforded the American cemetery.
The visitor centre provides some good factual information including details of some atrocities committed by some of those buried here. It’s factual and it’s stark. However, most of those buried here were young innocent young men doing what they were told whether there believed in it or not.
Written 13 October 2022
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DG
Chesterfield, UK234 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
If you are reading this I’m guessing you have been to the American cemetery in Normandy and been blown away by the scale and well the “AMERICA” thing... well this is different, it feels different it brings different emotions and a rawness, it’s not as well kept, it’s raw, rugged, reflective.
It’s a must visit, 21,000 and a mass monument/grave in the middle- “not all who served shared the same values as their leader”
In a world where we tear one another apart- it’s good to remember we are not so different after all.
It’s a must visit, 21,000 and a mass monument/grave in the middle- “not all who served shared the same values as their leader”
In a world where we tear one another apart- it’s good to remember we are not so different after all.
Written 20 August 2020
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graham d
Edinburgh, UK90 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
No visit to 'The Battlefields', First or Second World War, can be considered complete without paying respects to 'the Enemy'. German Military Cemeteries, with their flat Basalt markers and Gothic Crosses, surrounded by Oak Trees present a more gloomy aspect than the rows of immaculate white Portland Stones but that maybe reflects a different national attitude. The German equivalent of our CWGC care for their graves as well as we do and their cemeteries are places of quiet and sombre reflection. Most of these young men no more wanted to be in France than ours did and they deserve to be honoured for their sacrifice, no matter what we may think of their cause.
Written 16 September 2013
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TheBlackWidow
Southampton, UK120 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
On a recent trip to Normandy, we visited the American and Commonwealth cemeteries and many other wartime sites, but this was without doubt the most moving. It was the only place to reduce me not just to tears, but genuine, small child like sobbing - and I'm part Jewish.
There's none of the "Our Glorious Dead" or "Dulce et Decorum Est" that I'm used to seeing on war memorials. The crosses are stark and dark and there is a huge burial mound in the middle. The small exhibition centre emphasises the brutality of all war and the need to work together for peace and asks us to remember all those who died in wars and under tyrannical regimes.
The visitors' book has some beautiful comments and should definitely be read.
There's none of the "Our Glorious Dead" or "Dulce et Decorum Est" that I'm used to seeing on war memorials. The crosses are stark and dark and there is a huge burial mound in the middle. The small exhibition centre emphasises the brutality of all war and the need to work together for peace and asks us to remember all those who died in wars and under tyrannical regimes.
The visitors' book has some beautiful comments and should definitely be read.
Written 7 October 2012
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STEVE H
Surrey, UK460 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This is The German War Cemetery in Normandy . Very different to the other Cemeteries in the area . Well worth a visit.
Written 28 April 2023
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Traveladdict037
Harrisburg, PA68 contributions
Mar 2017
The German cemetery provides a balanced look of the Normandy battles. One of (if I recall correctly) six German cemeteries in Normandy, this one has 21,000 fallen, or over twice that of the American cemetery. Many of the fallen are unknown, which is very sad. With all of the focus on the allied cemeteries, one forgets how much the "other side" suffered as well, most of which were simple soldiers doing what they believed were their duties.
Written 15 March 2017
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saritaT33
Chicago50 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
If the American Cemetery in Normandy is hushed and poignant, it is also something of a heartfelt celebration of the Allied victory in WW2. There are flags and big buses filled with tourists and school groups and a nice, new, groovy welcome center that tells the stories of the Yanks buried on the grounds.
The German Cemetery in La Cambe is not like that at all.
It's somber and serious. And it reminds you that for every young American hero buried under a white stone cross/Star of David on the gleaming grounds of the American cemetery, there are several German soldiers who were put into the ground with very little fanfare.
I travel independently when I visit Normandy, but this was one of the few places I've found that actually give you a chance for independent/advanced thinking on what WW2 was really all about. This isn't ancient history after all. And this certainly wasn't a fairy tale. This was a real war, with real winners and real losers, and I think anything that challenges you to assess that reality is worth a visit.
The German Cemetery in La Cambe is not like that at all.
It's somber and serious. And it reminds you that for every young American hero buried under a white stone cross/Star of David on the gleaming grounds of the American cemetery, there are several German soldiers who were put into the ground with very little fanfare.
I travel independently when I visit Normandy, but this was one of the few places I've found that actually give you a chance for independent/advanced thinking on what WW2 was really all about. This isn't ancient history after all. And this certainly wasn't a fairy tale. This was a real war, with real winners and real losers, and I think anything that challenges you to assess that reality is worth a visit.
Written 13 May 2015
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TravelingBikerdoc
Greenville, SC123 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
A chilling and sobering site. Very solemn. It leaves a lasting impression. All should remember there were 2 sides of soldiers who fought on these beaches. Both sides were mostly teenagers and young scared men. Many German soldiers died during battle as well - many more than on the Allied side. Americans should visit here - especially those with children. Impress on them the ages of many of these young men, and the sheer numbers that were killed. These soldiers were not fighting for a National Socialist or racist agenda - they were also fighting primarily for their fellow soldiers and because their country asked them to.
These young men deserve to be remembered and respected.
These young men deserve to be remembered and respected.
Written 6 September 2014
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Stephen C
Wollongong, Australia795 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
I visited the German Cemetery on the same day following a visit to the American Cemetery at Omaha beach. There is a very clear starch contrast between the two memorials that is very evident when visiting one after the other. The German cemetery does not have the manicured and pristine gardens and polished white marble crosses - it is much more austere. The grounds are well laid out and well maintained just not quite manicured. The memorial crosses are more of a Saxon Cross in shape rather than cruciform, black (dark brown) in colour, roughly finished and erected in groups of 5, a larger cross in the middle with smaller crosses on either side. Individual crosses are set out on the ground identifying the names (where known) and dates of birth. There is a central raised mound in the middle of the cemetery on top of which is large cross with figures on either side - representing family/loss. There is also a register on site where you can look through the list of the 22,000.00 fallen.
There is a small information/visitor center near the entry with toilet facilities.
A visit to this memorial is recommended to appreciate the futility and sacrifice offered up on both sides during this conflict.
There is a small information/visitor center near the entry with toilet facilities.
A visit to this memorial is recommended to appreciate the futility and sacrifice offered up on both sides during this conflict.
Written 5 October 2013
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Garfield963
Bruges, Belgium487 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
after seeing the "manicured" British/US cemeteries along the Normandy coasts, we also wanted to see the "other side". The German cemetery is also full of people who did not ask to go to war and who died as well in the WW2.
The atmosphere is different, the setting is different, but the result is the same: a last resting place for many soldiers of all ranks. A must to visit to see the difference to the cemeteries of the allied forces.
The atmosphere is different, the setting is different, but the result is the same: a last resting place for many soldiers of all ranks. A must to visit to see the difference to the cemeteries of the allied forces.
Written 22 September 2013
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mikerichardwalsh
Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Are those buried at La Cambe identified by MOS and Unit if known?
Written 13 January 2017
The grave markers give name, rank, and dates only. The staff at the adjacent visitor centre may help further.
Written 14 January 2017
Could you please send me the text of the poem on the plaque at the base of the Tumulus at La Combe German Cemetery in Normandy, near Bayeux? It begins with, "Dunkel, dunkel war das Himmel, Uber die Graben den Soldaten" and concludes with, "Aber Gott hat der letzte Wort."
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David Vanderpool
Written 1 September 2015
It says... Dunkel wolbt sich der Hugel uber dem Grab der Soldaten. Dunkel steht Gottes Gebot über den Toten des Krieges. Hell aber leuchtet der Himmel uber den ragenden Kreuzen. Heller noch leuchtet ihr Trost : Gott has das letzte Wort.
Dark is the mound that arches above the soldiers' grave. Dark stands God's commandment over the war dead. But bright are the heavens above the looming cross. Brighter yet shines their solace : God has the final word.
Written 2 September 2015
Anyone can visit and it is open quite late, at least until 8 pm. We arrived too late for the American cemetary and had to postpone it until the next day. It worked out great that La Cambe was still open when we stopped by. We were the only ones there at that time (after 7pm).
Written 2 September 2015
Yes there are guided tours available. Just type in La Cambe cemetery guided tours on the internet. I hope this helps.
Written 5 June 2015
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