Itinerary (Morning)
This tour starts where elements of the British 9th Parachute Battalion landed. We examine the overall Allied plan and look at the difficulties of the Airborne drop. Then we travel to Merville Battery. The assault on Merville Battery is regarded as one of the most daring and audacious attacks mounted on D-Day. Under strength and with few heavy weapons an assault party breached the minefield and barbed wire and attacked the battery. Now an outstanding museum, you will walk around the site and see the preserved bunkers and relive the action by watching the amazing immersive light/video show (right). The museum is also home to a preserved C47 and several artillery pieces. |
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