I'm Storming the Beaches

Spyguy101 · 02-18-13, 02:01 PM

Over the summer I will be traveling Europe with a group of friends. One of the places we are going will be Normandy.
The research I have done into the area shows me that I cannot throw a stone without hitting a museum or memorial.
Is there a particular spot that rises above the rest or should not be missed for a history buff like myself.

Jimbuna · 02-18-13, 02:25 PM

Your very lucky...my father dropped Canadians onto the beaches at Courseulles-sur-Mer and I've yet to get the opportunity to go there.

Have a great trip

Bilge_Rat · 02-18-13, 02:31 PM

still have not done it myself, but its on my bucket list. My brother-in-law who is a history nut like me went a few years back and apparently, the beaches have not changed much since D-Day and you can still find abandoned german bunkers all over the place.

As to places to visit, take your pick: OMAHA, UTAH, JUNO, GOLD, SWORD. Ste-mère-église, Vierville, St-Laurent, etc. Canada opened a visitor center/museum at JUNO which is supposed to be quite nice.

My next big trip is Germany/Poland in 2014, never been, can't wait.

AVGWarhawk · 02-18-13, 03:45 PM

Enjoy! I hope to visit some day.

fireftr18 · 02-18-13, 04:46 PM

Have a good trip. Be sure to take lots of pictures and share.

Jimbuna · 02-18-13, 04:53 PM

I have a version of the book 'Hitlers Atlantic Wall' if you are interested.

sharkbit · 02-20-13, 10:09 PM

I've gone out there a couple times in '93 and '94.

For me, being an American, the stand out place was the American Cemetary above Omaha Beach. Very moving. The whole area has some old fortifications.
A short ride from there is Pointe du Hoc. Definitely worth a visit.

I used Bayeaux as my base in '94. There is a British cemetary there where I was moved to tears by reading the inscriptions carved into the headstones.

Enjoy your trip and tke lots of pictures and make sure you post 'em for all to see.

02-18-13, 02:01 PM	#1
Spyguy101 Helmsman Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 101 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I'm Storming the Beaches Over the summer I will be traveling Europe with a group of friends. One of the places we are going will be Normandy. The research I have done into the area shows me that I cannot throw a stone without hitting a museum or memorial. Is there a particular spot that rises above the rest or should not be missed for a history buff like myself.

02-18-13, 02:25 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your very lucky...my father dropped Canadians onto the beaches at Courseulles-sur-Mer and I've yet to get the opportunity to go there. Have a great trip __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-18-13, 02:31 PM	#3
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	still have not done it myself, but its on my bucket list. My brother-in-law who is a history nut like me went a few years back and apparently, the beaches have not changed much since D-Day and you can still find abandoned german bunkers all over the place. As to places to visit, take your pick: OMAHA, UTAH, JUNO, GOLD, SWORD. Ste-mère-église, Vierville, St-Laurent, etc. Canada opened a visitor center/museum at JUNO which is supposed to be quite nice. My next big trip is Germany/Poland in 2014, never been, can't wait. __________________

02-18-13, 03:45 PM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Enjoy! I hope to visit some day. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

02-18-13, 04:46 PM	#5
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Have a good trip. Be sure to take lots of pictures and share. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

02-18-13, 04:53 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I have a version of the book 'Hitlers Atlantic Wall' if you are interested. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-20-13, 10:09 PM	#7
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I've gone out there a couple times in '93 and '94. For me, being an American, the stand out place was the American Cemetary above Omaha Beach. Very moving. The whole area has some old fortifications. A short ride from there is Pointe du Hoc. Definitely worth a visit. I used Bayeaux as my base in '94. There is a British cemetary there where I was moved to tears by reading the inscriptions carved into the headstones. Enjoy your trip and tke lots of pictures and make sure you post 'em for all to see. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

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