D-Day 80th Anniversary Special - A Comprehensive Guide to Normandy’s Historic Sites

Planning a visit to Normandy to explore the historic D-Day sites? This guide highlights the must-see destinations, from the landing beaches to museums, memorials, and key locations that played a crucial role in the liberation of Western Europe during World War II. Use the chapter headings and timestamps provided to plan your itinerary and create an unforgettable D-Day experience in Normandy. 00:00 - Introduction - Overview of the D-Day landings and tour 02:55 - Cherbourg - Strategic port city 04:20 - Utah Beach - Westernmost landing beach 07:20 - Utah Beach Landing Museum - Exhibits and artifacts 08:05 - Iron Mike Memorial - U.S. 82nd Airborne tribute 09:29 - Sainte-Mère-Église - Historic church and paratroopers 10:05 - Airborne Museum - U.S. airborne divisions 11:32 - Easy Company - 101st Airborne Memorial - “Band of Brothers“ raid 12:14 - Pointe du Hoc - Battle-scarred landscape 13:34 - Omaha Beach - Fierce fighting 15:58 - Normandy American Cem