Mother of Normandy
Subtitle: the story of Simone Renaud
By: written by Jeff Stoffer
Publisher: Iron Mike Entertainment
Published: 2010
Place of publication: [Los Angeles, Calif.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 118
ISBN-13: 9780692009543
Subjects: War memorials; Politicians' spouses; Campaigns; Women; Biography; World War, 1939-1945; History; Veterans; Pictorial works; Armed Forces
Description: Madame Simone Renaud witnessed the liberation of France on June 6, 1944, from a very unique point, the small town of St. Mere-Eglise, the first town liberated in the Normandy invasion. It was there that Madame Renaud watched the tragedy and triumph unfold during the day that defined history. It was there that so many American soldiers found their final resting place. Madame Renaud spent a lifetime tending to the graves of those American soldiers and corresponding with their loved ones back home. She became friend, family, and touchstone to those whose lives were profoundly changed by D-Day.
Notes: Accompanies 2010 documentary film of the same title.