@blitzwinkel: Sainte-Mère-Église: Symbol of D-Day 🇫🇷✈️ The church of Sainte-Mère-Église in Normandy became a historic symbol during the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. As Allied paratroopers descended upon the town, one soldier, John Steele, famously got caught on the church’s steeple. Dangling helplessly, he watched the battle unfold below, becoming an unintentional witness to history. Today, the church honors this moment with a mannequin and parachute on the steeple, commemorating the bravery of the soldiers who fought to liberate Europe. Sainte-Mère-Église remains a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II. #thenvsnow#ww2#dday#saintemereeglise