SELF GUIDES FOR NORMANDY

Brothers in arms tour

Follow the itinerary of Dick Winters and the Band of brothers. From being dropped 8 miles off target, past the famous Brecourt manor. Then along the Purple heart lane and the battle of Carentan. Finally the battle of bloody gulch

British Canadian sector

GPS guide British/Canadian beaches

This tour covers the British and Canadian zone of D-day. The only operation that went to plan was the daring attack on Pegasus bridge by the 6th airborne. Hillman is a well renovated german bunker complex behind Sword beach. A german radar station held out till the 11th. Juno beach covers 3 seaside towns from St Aubin to Courseulles. Next to Juno beach is Gold beach where the only Victoria cross was awarded. At the end of Gold beach are the remains of the British mulberry, one of the artificial harbours built by the allies in 10 days.

American sector

GPS tour of the main American sites: Omaha beach, Pointe du Hoc, Utah beach, Ste Mere eglise, and the American cemetery.

Battle of Normandy map

This multi layer map is the map I use in my youtube videos. It can be viewed on a PC screen using a free app Inkscape. You can zoom to see details of many operations in Normandy.

Brothers in arms Web app

Follow Dick Winters and the Band of Brothers through Normandy. The app gives map direction to next stand. You need an internet connection to use this app.

American sector Web App

Self guide around the American sector with this web app. Map directions to next stand shows your position.

Bayeux walking tour

A short walking tour of the beautifull town of Bayeux. The only major town not to have been damaged during the war. You'll pass by the two water mills. One for flour and the other for tanning. Vist the cathedral and many fine mansions. There are remains of the the Roman wall built in the second century.