Alpes Late D Azur Research Paper

If I were fortunate enough to receive the scholarship that the “From a Different Perspective” organization, it would be an opportunity of a lifetime if I were able to embark France. If I were given this special opportunity, I would choose to embark Provence – Alpes – Côte d’Azur, a region in Southeastern France and formerly known as Provence. Provence is known for their beautiful field of lavender flower. I chose Provence for the geographical benefits of the regions such as being close to the Mediterranean Sea as well as Maritime Alps and having the Rhône River as its western border. In Provence, there are many major and well-known cities, such as Nice, Marseille, and Monaco. These three cities are very known for tourist attractions but mainly …show more content…
In Provence – Alpes – Côte d’Azur, I will explore the historical impact of the region during World War II. This particular war caused a significant impact in Provence’s history because this region was an unoccupied zone. However, in November 1942, Germans were occupied all throughout Provence during Operation Attila and were rounding up French Jews and Refugees that were located on the popular coastline cities, such as Nice and Marseille. I would have to investigate more about Operation Attila to really understand how the prisoners were feeling. During my visit to Provence, I plan on exploring both Nice and Marseille and try to visualize what it would be like to be a French Refugee. It makes me wonder what would France be like if Germany had their way and the triple alliance won World War II. Next, I would the old port of Marseille. This part of the city was bombed by both of the Germans and the Allies, killing thousands of people and leaving the Old Port in ruins during the World War II. The ports are well known for incoming trade, but I would have never expected to learn about what part it played during World War II. Just walking through Provence, I would learn so much about World War II that I never knew before, such as all the different battles that occurred on …show more content…
In Normandy, I will explore more information about World War II, such as D-day and the impact that it left in this beautiful region. During my visit to Normandy, I plan on visiting many places such as Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Bayeux War Cemetery, Juno Beach Centre, and the many museums that explores Normandy’s role during the World War II battles. I plan on visiting Omaha Beach, Utah Beach and Pointe du Hoc because I have learned what happened there. The two beaches are two out of the five beaches that was involved in the Invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day. I have seen images and videos of the invasion, but being on the beach itself will make it seem more realistic. I feel that even though I was not physically there during D-day, I would feel the emotions of the most important battle of World War II. Next, I would pay my respects by visiting the multiple cemetery places dedicated to World War II soldiers. The first cemetery that I would pay a visit to would be Bayeux War Cemetery because it is the biggest cemetery holding the most burial from the Invasion of Normandy. This cemetery is a burial place for the fallen soldiers, excluding the United States that fought in World War II. For the fallen United States soldiers that fought in World War II, I plan on visiting the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial to pay my respect for