Normandy 9000

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9,000 human silhouettes were scraped into the sand to signify the horrible casualties of the D-Day beach landing. A stunning and fleeting sand sculpture, which was quickly washed away by the tide.  Via Colossal:

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9,000 Fallen Soldiers Etched into the Sand on Normandy Beach to Commemorate Peace Day WWII war sand Normandy installation

9,000 Fallen Soldiers Etched into the Sand on Normandy Beach to Commemorate Peace Day WWII war sand Normandy installation

9,000 Fallen Soldiers Etched into the Sand on Normandy Beach to Commemorate Peace Day WWII war sand Normandy installation