A Phoenix Arises From The Ashes -- Concrete and steel of a rising building frame the new town nearing completion. 14th century church of St. Jean (left) lost its roof in the battle: Has a new one now.Eight years ago this coming June the Normandy town of Caen was devastated by bombing, shelling and enemy demolition. Today, eight years after the historic Normandy landing, it is rising again.Troops who fought through rubble strewn streets would not recognise it now. Fine new blocks of shops and flats, built with glistening white stone from local quarries. April 30, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).
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