Merville Gun Battery, Normandy, France by Drone 2020.

Merville Gun Battery was composed of heavy- calibre guns that could threaten the British landings at Sword Beach, only 8 miles (13 km) away. The 9th Parachute Battalion was given the objective of destroying the battery on the 6 June 1944. Gliders, transporting volunteers, were to carry out a landing onto the position to coincide with the ground assault. More info: