Br?che de Roland
Impressive natural gap measuring 40 metres across and 100 metres high. According to legend the breach was cut by Earl Roland, a nephew of Charlemagne. His sword, named Durandal once belonged to Hector of Troy and was said to be indestructible. To ensure that it would not fall into the hands of the Saracens, Earl Roland attempted to destroy the sword at the Battle of Roncevaux pass. The mighty sword blows cut into the rock creating the breach now seen today. The whole site is justifiably classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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DATED 1919


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ALL ADDRESSED TO MEMBERS of the McGRATH FAMILY.
HARRY McGRATH SENT THE CARDS WHILE ON AN EXTENDED LEAVE WHILE IN THE ARMY DURING WWI . HIS "VACATION" TOOK OVER A YEAR ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION ON SOME OF THE POST CARD MESSAGES. HARRY McGRATH WAS A MEMBER of THE U. S. ARMY (CORPORAL). ALL CARDS HAVE A DESCRIPTION of THE PLACES VISITED. MANY ARE FROM THE SAME AREAS of FRANCE, ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, IRELAND, SPAIN, AND OTHER EUROPEAN TOURIST LOCALES.

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Vincent T. McGrath
Miss Winifred J. McGrath
Miss Elizabeth R. McGrath
J. Frank McGrath
James P. McGrath
Mrs. Susan L. McGrath
George Andrew McGrath
Harry A. McGrath

THE FAMILY ADDRESS WAS
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