£7.95
Battlefield Guide – Romain Breget
Tour Manager – Paul Marsh
Laying between Utah and Omaha beach, the town of Carentan was one of the crucial objectives to capture for the US Army in the early phases of the Normandy Campaign. Surrounded by marshes and defended by German paratroopers, the town would prove to be one of the toughest tests for the men of the 101st Airborne. The main attack, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Cole and his men of the 502nd PIR, would have to cross several bridges on a causeway exposed to the German fire. Stuck for hours in a difficult situation, Lieutenant-Colonel Cole will led his men in an incredible bayonet charge, which earning him the Medal of Honor for his gallantry. The town itself was ultimately liberated by elements the 506th PIR, including E Company, popularized in the famous HBO show “Band of Brothers”.
This virtual tour will give you the opportunity to explore the battlefield of Carentan in detail, following in the footsteps of the men who gave so much for the liberation of this crucial objective and telling the story of the paratroopers and glidermen who achieved it.
12 reviews for On Demand Tour: Battle for Carentan -1944
Such a great presentation! These tours really enable you to make sense of the events.. by orientating the viewer within the landscape and the timeline. Really bringing the battle to life.
Keep up the great work!
Great presentation with a good balance between the maps, old and modern images and recollections of the participants of the battle.
Thank you.
Excellent
Very informational! I really enjoyed having the various maps to follow along with and appreciated the different perspective compared to other WWII resources. Highly recommend
This tour simply is the epitome of all that is excellent in such a presentation. All technologies used to best ever effect. Central to this excellence also is Romaine, his passion and enthusiasm drives the story forward. Seldom have I been so animated on a tour. Thank You.