Vimoutiers Tiger Tank

Vimoutiers Tiger Tank

Vimoutiers Tiger Tank is a Second World War Tiger Tank on the outskirts of Vimoutiers in Normandy. The tank is located outside by the side of the road heading from Vimoutiers to Gacé on D979.

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Dead Man's Corner Museum

Dead Man's Corner Museum

The Dead Man's Corner Museum tells the story of the American Airborne forces who dropped onto the Carentan peninsula in June 1944 and the Germans who opposed them. It houses a large collection of German and American equipment and uniforms

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Jerusalem War Cemetery, Chouain

Jerusalem War Cemetery, Chouain

Jerusalem War Cemetery is the smallest Commonwealth cemetery in Normandy containing 47 burials one of which is unidentified, and one Czech grave. The cemetery is located on the D6 about 9km south of Bayeux just before the D187 near the village of Chouain.

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WN60 (Widerstandsneste 60)

WN60 (Widerstandsneste 60)

WN60 was the most eastern fortification at Omaha Beach and had a view over the whole landing area. Many of the fortifications and trench systems are still present today.

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Sherman Tank Keren

Sherman Tank Keren

Sherman tank "Keren" belonged to the 501st Tank Regiment of the French 2nd Armoured Division and was knocked out on the 12 August 1944 when a German shell struck the turret killing 3 crew members

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Airborne Museum Sainte-Mere-Eglise

Airborne Museum Sainte-Mere-Eglise

The Airborne Museum is located in Sainte-Mere-Eglise and is dedicated to the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division who were dropped into Normandy and fought as part of Operation Overlord.

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History and Contents of the American WW2 K-Ration Dinner Unit

Discover the history and contents of the American WW2 K-Ration Dinner Unit. Explore an original “Moral” version with detailed photos of its packaging, biscuits, pork spread, sweets, and accessories.

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The Montgomery Club, Brussels – A WWII Soldiers’ Club in the Palais d’Egmont

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Visiting Utah Beach – History of the D-Day Landings and Key Sites

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6F/3 - Coutances - War Office Map (1:50,000)

WW2 Map 6F/3 – Coutances, depicts the south west of the Cherbourg Peninsula.

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WW2 Map Sheet 5E/4 – Les Pieux Normandy (GSGS 4250 Series)

WW2 Map 5E/4 – Les Pieux, covers the eastern edge of the Cherbourg Peninsula around Les Pieux.

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WW2 Map Sheet 6E/1 – Cherbourg, Normandy (GSGS 4250 Series)

WW2 Map 6E/1 – Cherbourg, depicts the eastern tip of the Cherbourg Peninsula.

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