Translation for Ed - "Some people say that the American flag was left out. That is because Bayeux is close to Juno which was attacked by the British and the Canadians. Is it possible it is right to exclude the American flag?
Further to my point regarding American involvement. America did send many soldiers and unfortunately many of them did lose their lives for the sake of freedom in Europe. However, for both wars, America was one of the last western nations involved and thousands upon thousands of other soldiers had already been lost in the defence of Europe, Canadians and Russians for example. For the record, I am American.