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Headed to Normandy
Posted on 10/30/25 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 10/30/25 at 1:54 pm
Have you ever been and I would be grateful if you could share your “must do’s”. Thanks
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Posted on 10/30/25 at 1:55 pm to Hoovertigah
Storm the beach.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 1:55 pm to Hoovertigah
keep your head down
Posted on 10/30/25 at 1:58 pm to Hoovertigah
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Have you ever been and I would be grateful if you could share your “must do’s”. Thanks
Yes. Visit the beaches and take in the history. It is really quite moving walking in the area and visualizing what went down.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:00 pm to Hoovertigah
WW2 wasn’t real.
It was staged so politicians could pocket war bond money.
It was staged so politicians could pocket war bond money.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:02 pm to Hoovertigah
Go at low tide to the beaches. Walk all the way to the waters edge without looking back. When you hit the water edge turn and look. It's powerful to see what they saw that day.
Also the cemetery is a must. Along with museum in deadmans corner
Also the cemetery is a must. Along with museum in deadmans corner
This post was edited on 10/30/25 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:03 pm to Hoovertigah
Yes, spend a day or so in Bayeux. Charming town.
If you are able to book a guide- I highly recommend it. We used Overlord Tours and it was incredible. There is a lot more than the beaches. We visited small towns where battles occurred and saw tons of history and the guide did a great job of explaining what happened in each location.
If you are able to book a guide- I highly recommend it. We used Overlord Tours and it was incredible. There is a lot more than the beaches. We visited small towns where battles occurred and saw tons of history and the guide did a great job of explaining what happened in each location.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:03 pm to Hoovertigah
I haven't been but my great-uncle was.
He gives it 0/5 stars - would not recommend.
Seriously though, I would love to visit there one day. I would like to visit Normandy, places in the Netherlands where Market Garden occurred, go through the Ardennes into Germany, and make my way down to Bavaria.
He gives it 0/5 stars - would not recommend.
Seriously though, I would love to visit there one day. I would like to visit Normandy, places in the Netherlands where Market Garden occurred, go through the Ardennes into Germany, and make my way down to Bavaria.
This post was edited on 10/30/25 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:04 pm to Hoovertigah
I’m assuming you are going to Omaha Beach.
Just seeing the cemetery there with the thousands of young men who gave their lives for our freedom was an emotional experience for me
Just seeing the cemetery there with the thousands of young men who gave their lives for our freedom was an emotional experience for me
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:05 pm to Buzz Lightbeer
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Storm the beach.
I love when I know what the first post is gonna be after reading the OP
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:06 pm to Hoovertigah
Visit the memorials. Check it the beaches. The American cemetary is sobering.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:08 pm to Hoovertigah
Obviously go to the American cemetery. I was there at noon, and they played "How Great Thou Art" with church bells. Everyone stopped and soaked in the moment. The Utah Beach Museum is good, as is the museum at the American cemetery. The Caen Memorial is worth seeing. Pointe du Hoc is right on Omaha Beach, and you can see the German positions. The Airborne Museum is another good one but not near the beach. Lots to see.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:10 pm to slinger1317
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Yes, spend a day or so in Bayeux. Charming town.
Recommend this as well.
The American Cemetery is a must see.
There is a cool place just off the beach called Le Rooesevelt. We had lunch and a few beers there.
Also bring ziplocks and take some sand back for when you go to the beachs.
This post was edited on 10/30/25 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:10 pm to Hoovertigah
always want to go to mont st michel
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:14 pm to Hoovertigah
I’ll see you on the beach !
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:19 pm to cgoat3
My FIL landed at Pointe du Hoc with the 2nd Rangers, and climbed those cliffs. He also fought in 4 other major battles including Hedgerows and the Bulge. He revisited Omaha Beach on 50th anniversary and he did not discuss his experiences until about 2 weeks before he died. We were shocked at what he told us. We had no idea. He never saw the movie “Saving Private Ryan”.
It should be a great experience for you. Please post here after your visit.
It should be a great experience for you. Please post here after your visit.
This post was edited on 10/30/25 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:28 pm to George Dickel
Spend the extra money for a private guide just for your group.
I used Dale Booth Normandy Tours
I used Dale Booth Normandy Tours
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:29 pm to Hoovertigah
As mentioned, Pointe du Hoc
The 4 museums in St Mare Eglise
The Bayeux Tapestry
American Cemetery
The 4 museums in St Mare Eglise
The Bayeux Tapestry
American Cemetery
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:33 pm to cgoat3
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Obviously go to the American cemetery. I was there at noon, and they played "How Great Thou Art" with church bells. Everyone stopped and soaked in the moment. The Utah Beach Museum is good, as is the museum at the American cemetery. The Caen Memorial is worth seeing. Pointe du Hoc is right on Omaha Beach, and you can see the German positions. The Airborne Museum is another good one but not near the beach. Lots to see.
All of this is great. Also see the harbor at arromanches.
A non ww 2 side trip would be mont st michel
Posted on 10/30/25 at 2:35 pm to LSU0358
Is this the travel board
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