American 101st & 82nd Paratroopers in Normandy battlefield tour
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American 101st & 82nd Paratroopers in Normandy battlefield tour
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Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey through history with our American Airborne D-Day tour in Normandy. Step into the footsteps of the courageous paratroopers who play a pivotal role in the Allied invasion. Our tour goes beyond the ordinary, offering exclusive access to hidden gems and untold stories.
Explore the iconic sites, including Sainte Mère Eglise with its famous church spire and Angoville-au-Plain, where two heroic medics tended to the wounded amid chaos.
Engage with the past through firsthand accounts shared by locals and experts, adding a personal touch to our narratives.
Immerse yourself in the wartime atmosphere with unique experiences, from period-specific demonstrations and visiting less-known, yet historically significant, locations.
This isn't just a tour; it's a personalized journey into the heart of D-Day history, ensuring an unforgettable and unparalleled exploration of this critical moment in World War II.
Itinerary
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeSaint Mère Eglise is a historic gem for World War II interested people. Key highlights of this first liberated village by the heroic paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division, include the iconic church where paratrooper John Steele unfortunately got caught on the church steeple during the Airborne Operations of the D-Day landings. Inside the church you'll find 2 very special stained glass windows, offered to the community of Saint Mère Eglise to honor all the fallen American Paratroopers during the early hours of June 6, 1944. The village-square shows multiple monuments for the 82nd Airborne Division in particular, and there are even some silent witnesses of the fighting in the form of various bulletholes.Beuzeville
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMonument in honor of the tragic crash of the C47 Skytrain carrying its crew, company commander Lt. Thomas Meehan and his fellow paratroopers (stick) of the 101st Airborne Division (506th PIR-Easy Company), as mentioned in the television series Band of Brothers. Learn more about the Airborne Operations prior to the D-Day Landings at the beaches.Foucarville
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe remains of one of the biggest German Prisoner of War camps in Normandy. More than 40.000 German soldiers were housed here before being sent to further captivity in Great Britain, Canada or the United States.Ravenoville
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter being dropped in the swampy area between Utah Beach and the higher grounds leading towards Saint Mère Eglise, some 40 paratroopers accidentally found one of the German mobile batteries stationed around a large farm. Based on original photographic material, you'll learn how this German battery was taken out of action by the American Paratroopers.Utah Beach
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDrive alongside Utah Beach, the smallest of the 2 American Landingbeaches, towards Sainte Marie du Mont. Learn how two German observers were taken out the beautiful Church tower of this first liberated village by elements of the 101st Airborne Division.Angoville-Au-Plain
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Church of Angoville au Plain played a remarkable role during the Airborne Operations in Normandy, on June 6th 1944 and beyond. Two American medics, Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore, turned the church into a makeshift fieldhospital, caring for over 80 wounded American paratroopers and a wounded local child. Despite intense fighting in the area, they bravely provided medical aid, using any available resources, including the church's pews and a wheelbarrow. The selfless actions of Wright and Moore in the midst of chaos exemplify the courage and compassion displayed during the D-Day Operations. Today, visiting the church allows you to step back in time and appreciate the incredible stories of wartime heroism.Carentan-les-Marais
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeComing from Angoville-au-Plain, and passing the Dead Man's Corner, we'll take you over Purple Heart Lane towards the Ingouff Farm, where the first bayonet charge of WW II ended in favour of the U.S. Paratroopers. But at what price ? Another example of courage, bravery, leadership and determination...... Lest we forget !Neuville-au-Plain
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the location where 44 American Paratroopers, 82nd Airborne Division, in the early hours of June 6th, 1944, managed to put up a roadblock to prevent any German counterattack coming from the direction of Cherbourg. And where they succeeded to hold up a column of 180 German military, including armoured vehicles, on their way to Saint Mère Eglise, until they were relieved by the first American tanks coming from Utah Beach.Fresville
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the monument where Pfc. William "Bill" Tucker lost 6 of his comrades, while trying to clear a small hamlet at the Railwayline from Caen to Cherbourg.Gourbesville
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the crossroads where 9 days of ferocious battle resulted in 300 American losses....Amfreville
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe continue our tour in the footsteps of the 82nd Airborne Division and arrive at Dropzone T, the deadly dropzone where many 82nd Airborne Paratroopers drowned because of the deliberately flooded area. Visit the monument for Lt. Colonel Timmes and his men, surrounded on 3 sides by the enemy, and on the remaining side there was the flooded area.....Cauquigny
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the chapel of Cauquigny, at the other side of the Merderet river and La Fière Bridge, that changed hands several times during the 3 days battle from June 6th - June 9th, 1944.La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur last stop of the day, normally..... Visit the location of the vital bridge of La Fière, where the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, after capturing the bridge on June 6th, 1944, never to let the enemy cross this bridge again, despite several enemy counter attacks, even with tanks.
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Private transportation
Bottled water
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lunch
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France
Provider
DDayYourWay
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