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D-Day Tour Two - From Airborne to Infantry
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Manoir de Brecourt, Chemin du Manoir, 50480 Saint-Come-du-Mont, Carentan-les-Marais France
Tour Two will explore the details of Easy Company's exploits at Brecourt Manor in an effort to understand why Major Winter's battle strategy was so effective against superior forces and thereafter became a model for instruction at West Point. In addition, the tour will take a close look at the U.S. Rangers role at Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, and also study the fate of the beleaguered Bedford Boys and the rest of Companies A and C of the 29th Infantry Divisions 116th Infantry, among the very first to hit Bloody Omaha at 0630 on June 6th. Time will be spent at the western sector of Omaha Beach at Easy Green, Dog Red, Dog White and Dog Green.
The tour will include a lunch stop, with a super picnic included, and pick up and drop off at a location convenient for you and your companions taking the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
Tour Two will explore the details of Easy Company's exploits at Brecourt Manor in an effort to understand why Major Winter's battle strategy was so effective against superior forces and thereafter became a model for instruction at West Point. In addition, the tour will take a close look at the U.S. Rangers role at Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, and also study the fate of the beleaguered Bedford Boys and the rest of Companies A and C of the 29th Infantry Divisions 116th Infantry, among the very first to hit Bloody Omaha at 0630 on June 6th. Time will be spent at the western sector of Omaha Beach at Easy Green, Dog Red, Dog White and Dog Green.
The tour will include a lunch stop, with a super picnic included, and pick up and drop off at a location convenient for you and your companions taking the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
Tour Two will explore the details of Easy Company's exploits at Brecourt Manor in an effort to understand why Major Winter's battle strategy was so effective against superior forces and thereafter became a model for instruction at West Point. In addition, the tour will take a close look at the U.S. Rangers role at Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, and also study the fate of the beleaguered Bedford Boys and the rest of Companies A and C of the 29th Infantry Divisions 116th Infantry, among the very first to hit Bloody Omaha at 0630 on June 6th. Time will be spent at the western sector of Omaha Beach at Easy Green, Dog Red, Dog White and Dog Green.
The tour will include a lunch stop, with a super picnic included, and pick up and drop off at a location convenient for you and your companions taking the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
Flag Ceremony, Taps, Visitors' Centre, Cemetery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument, 13 Moulin a la Fiere, 50480 Sainte-Mere-Eglise France
The details and significance of the Battle at La Fiere Bridge will be explained.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Manoir de Brecourt, Chemin du Manoir, 50480 Saint-Come-du-Mont, Carentan-les-Marais France
Tour Two will explore the details of Easy Company's exploits at Brecourt Manor in an effort to understand why Major Winter's battle strategy was so effective against superior forces and thereafter became a model for instruction at West Point. In addition, the tour will take a close look at the U.S. Rangers role at Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, and also study the fate of the beleaguered Bedford Boys and the rest of Companies A and C of the 29th Infantry Divisions 116th Infantry, among the very first to hit Bloody Omaha at 0630 on June 6th. Time will be spent at the western sector of Omaha Beach at Easy Green, Dog Red, Dog White and Dog Green.
The tour will include a lunch stop, with a super picnic included, and pick up and drop off at a location convenient for you and your companions taking the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
Tour Two will explore the details of Easy Company's exploits at Brecourt Manor in an effort to understand why Major Winter's battle strategy was so effective against superior forces and thereafter became a model for instruction at West Point. In addition, the tour will take a close look at the U.S. Rangers role at Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, and also study the fate of the beleaguered Bedford Boys and the rest of Companies A and C of the 29th Infantry Divisions 116th Infantry, among the very first to hit Bloody Omaha at 0630 on June 6th. Time will be spent at the western sector of Omaha Beach at Easy Green, Dog Red, Dog White and Dog Green.
The tour will include a lunch stop, with a super picnic included, and pick up and drop off at a location convenient for you and your companions taking the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
Tour Two will explore the details of Easy Company's exploits at Brecourt Manor in an effort to understand why Major Winter's battle strategy was so effective against superior forces and thereafter became a model for instruction at West Point. In addition, the tour will take a close look at the U.S. Rangers role at Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, and also study the fate of the beleaguered Bedford Boys and the rest of Companies A and C of the 29th Infantry Divisions 116th Infantry, among the very first to hit Bloody Omaha at 0630 on June 6th. Time will be spent at the western sector of Omaha Beach at Easy Green, Dog Red, Dog White and Dog Green.
The tour will include a lunch stop, with a super picnic included, and pick up and drop off at a location convenient for you and your companions taking the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
Flag Ceremony, Taps, Visitors' Centre, Cemetery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument, 13 Moulin a la Fiere, 50480 Sainte-Mere-Eglise France
The details and significance of the Battle at La Fiere Bridge will be explained.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Lunch - Superb packed lunch including regional and homemade products.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Manoir de Brecourt
- Entry/Admission - Pointe du Hoc
- Entry/Admission - Omaha Beach
- Entry/Admission - Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
- Entry/Admission - La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
