An online guide to the D-Day sites in Normandy - war diaries - ww2 maps - archive
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#dday 🌹 Sgt Eric Lightowler. The son of my grandad’s sister Edith. He was the pilot of a glider, the first to go down in Normandy on June 6th 1944. He was killed & his body was found on the water. He was only 24. Our hero 🙏🏻💙 #dday. We will never forget you Eric #secondcousin
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Unfortunately, the rumours are true. 51st Highland Div. monument Bréville ridge. Stolen!
I have no words.
#ww2 #Normandy
@BattlefieldBen @sommecourt @WW2TV @militaryhistori @AndyAitcheson @almurray @James1940 @Barber1944
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
Re-discovered on a recent battlefield study to Normandy; we are pleased to announce the survival of the last remaining Unit Construction Railway Bridge (UCRB) located close to Caen docks. @REMuseum @RE_Hist_Society @Proud_Sappers – at London, England
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
UTAH Beach, just before the landings tomorrow.
This is a map. Okay, it's a model - but it saved lives as men saw the lie (and the truth) of the land.
It was used in briefings and then saved by Lt Commander Charles Lee Burwell (you'll meet him in a sec). @WeHaveWaysPod #dday80
ALT https://www.loc.gov/item/2008628434/
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
#Normandy After the thread I did on the British involvement on Pointe du Hoc, I ended up thinking about Juno Beach. Often called the "Canadian beach", about 1/3 of the 21.000 men landing there were British. A thread on those Brits killed on Juno Beach 🧵
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
Jerusalem, a small hamlet near the village of Chouain, was the scene of bitter fighting when a German armoured column sought to retake Bayeux shortly after its liberation in the Battle of Normandy.
Discover more:
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#LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
I have 6 days left to go before my challenge. I am just over £500 short of my target and I'm sure we will reach it. The £2000 will help cover a veterans place on the @TaxiCharity D-Day80 pilgrimage.
A huge thank you to all those who have supported already.
Please help and support me if you can, it is greatly appriciated by the veterans and the charity.
***** My 2024 Challenge *****
As many of you know due to a spinal condition my options on physical activities are limited. This challenge gives me a chance to raise some money for the @TaxiCharity.
In March I will be walking 25km in hopefully 5hrs on the bridge to bridge route.
My intention is to raise £2,000 for the Taxi Charity. This matches a Libor funding place for one veteran and career to return to Normandy for the 80th anniversary in June. The costs have risen for this year and I’m hoping this will go towards ensuring a veteran can attend with the support of the charity.
justgiving.com/page/ben-mayn…
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
Major Dick Winters from "Band of Brothers" passed away on this day (January 2, 2011). Rest in Peace Major Winters. We are honored to exhibit Major Winters war time artifacts at The Gettysburg Museum Of History. Here are a few photos from The Major Dick Winters Collection, photo archives.
For more on the Collections at The Gettysburg Museum Of History see:
gettysburgmuseumofhistory.co…
For a video on the Major Dick Winters Collections see:
youtube.com/watch?v=_MQd0EIB…
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
#Normandy It is this time of the year again when the Normandy marshes are flooded, turning them "white". A good idea of how challenging was the landscape near some US DDay Dropzones for the men of the 82nd and 101st Airborne.
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
After several years of work I have fulfilled my promise to Alan.
‘Wagons Roll- A memoir of the East Riding Yeomanry 1942-46’ will be released on Saturday 9 September.
The book cover artwork has been designed by @TJGodden and I cannot thank him enough for what has been created.
Details will follow on how to purchase a copy for those that are interested.
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
This is Fecamp, upper Normandy. The Germans designated this area with the prefix Fe. There are some exquisite remains in this area. Seen here the 636 type bunker for fire control, V 143 command post and radar installation. The garrison here had outstanding views. #WW2
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As many of you know, I've been planning to launch a new Youtube series covering various aspects of military history and related topics in film, tv, games, etc.. Here is an early concept graphic- I'm thinking about calling it "The History Hangout Club"- HHC for short.
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
There are four 671 type bunkers here at H.K.A.R. Ecquiville, France. Front end & a view from the backside, going in looking out through the gun room. The Heer had Czech 10.5 cm guns emplaced here. Bottom right ammo storage. This is a very clean batterie for the most part #WW2
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
Major Winters leadership monument in Ephrata Pennsylvania #bandofbrothers #ephrata
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I think we need a bit of a break from the news and it's been a while since I did one of these, so here's another D-Day from above. I don't think I've done this photo before (hope not) but it's a good one. 📷NARA
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
The late Ken Smith standing by the grave of his boyhood friend in Bayeux War Cemetery. They were separated after training: both went to Normandy, only one came home. Ken biked to Normandy after the war to visit his grave, then a cross. #DailyBattlefields – at Bayeux, France
NormandyWarGuide retweeted
Latest listing of British based commemoration events for Normandy D-Day 78 in pop-up PDF printable version.
Additions & corrections and advice welcome
the-normandy-post.com/events
#DDay #DDay78
