Mid-century generations ยท 1944

Above. The famous Mont Saint-Michel sits just off the shore on the northern coast of Brittany, near Avranches. While moving past the area the author's father asked for a few hours off to visit it, but was told by his commander "Don't you know there's a war on?" The Germans respected the religious background of the structure, although it would have made a wonderful fortification had they chosen to garrison it. (National Archives)

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 958

Aerial/distant view of Mont Saint-Michel with a US military vehicle (armored car with mounted gun) in the foreground on a road, taken during WWII.
Above. The famous Mont Saint-Michel sits just off the shore on the northern coast of Brittany, near Avranches. While moving past the area the author's father asked for a few hours off to visit it, but was told by his commander "Don't you know there's a war on?" The Germans respected the religious background of the structure, although it would have made a wonderful fortification had they chosen to garrison it. (National Archives) 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 958