6th Airborne Division: The Actions and Outcomes of Operations. Part 6.

6th Airborne Division: How effective was its contribution to the success of the D-Day landings in Normandy 1944? Malcolm A. Clough D-Day Tours of Normandy A dissertation, posted in seven parts (plus appendices) Part 1:  Introduction Part 2:  The Development of British Airborne Forces Part 3:  The Arms and Equipment of British Airborne Forces Part 4:  The Importance of Fire Support provided to 6th Airborne Part 5:  Planning and preparation for D-Day [...]

By |2020-04-14T12:50:31+02:00April 12th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Planning and Preparation for D-Day. 6th Airborne Division Part 5

6th Airborne Division: How effective was its contribution to the success of the D-Day landings in Normandy 1944? Malcolm A. Clough D-Day Tours of Normandy A dissertation, posted in seven parts (plus appendices) Part 1:  Introduction Part 2:  The Development of British Airborne Forces Part 3:  The Arms and Equipment of British Airborne Forces Part 4:  The Importance of Fire Support provided to 6th Airborne Part 5:  Planning and preparation for D-Day [...]

By |2020-06-29T22:58:05+02:00February 22nd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Importance of Fire Support Provided to 6th Airborne. Part 4

6th Airborne Division: How effective was its contribution to the success of the D-Day landings in Normandy 1944? Malcolm A. Clough D-Day Tours of Normandy A dissertation, posted in seven parts (plus appendices) Part 1:  Introduction Part 2:  The Development of British Airborne Forces Part 3:  The Arms and Equipment of British Airborne Forces Part 4:  The Importance of Fire Support provided to 6th Airborne Part 5:  Planning and preparation for D-Day [...]

By |2020-04-12T22:38:47+02:00February 9th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Development of British Airborne Forces. 6th Airborne Division D Day. Part 2.

6th Airborne Division: How effective was its contribution to the success of the D-Day landings in Normandy 1944? Malcolm A. Clough D-Day Tours of Normandy A dissertation, posted in seven parts (plus appendices) Part 1:  Introduction Part 2:  The Development of British Airborne Forces Part 3:  The Arms and Equipment of British Airborne Forces Part 4:  The Importance of Fire Support provided to 6th Airborne Part 5:  Planning and preparation for D-Day [...]

By |2020-04-12T22:34:02+02:00January 11th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Beach Obstacles of the D-Day Normandy Invasion

D-Day Beach Obstacles. Much has been written about the obstacles placed by the Germans to obstruct the landings and their role in making the D-Day landings more difficult and more perilous. The obstacles took many forms and some were more effective than others. The most famous of them all is undoubtedly the Czech Hedgehog, which was liberally deployed along the Atlantic Wall. Many of these obstacles remain around Normandy, Brittany and the Atlantic coast; [...]

By |2022-07-10T00:03:13+02:00December 14th, 2019|Categories: Artillery, D Day, Normandy, Omaha Beach, Tanks, Uncategorized|1 Comment

D-Day Tours Continue During Winter Months

Our D-Day Tours Continue All Year Round D-Day Tours of Normandy continue all through the winter months and we still pack a great deal of history, experience and enjoyment into our tours, even though the days are somewhat shorter. Make it easy on yourself. If, for example, you are in Paris and looking for a day trip, why not let us take the strain? We will take you on a private, exclusively driven tour [...]

By |2019-11-25T01:43:22+01:00November 25th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

The bridge at La Friere near Utah Beach

Flooded once again, La Friere Bridge, the exit from UTAH Beach The bridge at La Friere near St. Mere Eglise photographed on 11th November 2019. Following the torrential rain of the last weeks, it looks very much as it did 75 years ago in the Summer of 1944 when the Germans had intentionally flooded the ground on either side of the bridge, creating a bottleneck for the US soldiers as they tried to get [...]

By |2019-12-30T20:00:52+01:00November 12th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Richard Cole, Co-pilot and last survivor of the Dolittle raids on Japan has died aged 103

Richard Cole has died aged 103 Co-pilot and last survivor of the Dolittle raids on Japan dies on 09 April 2019 This is a terrific piece by Richard Goldstein of the New York Times. It really captures the courage, determination and integrity of these aviators and gives a sense of their commitment to their country and their duty. It's well worth reading. MC. From the New York Times: Richard Goldstein 09 April 2019 Richard E. [...]

By |2019-11-25T01:26:29+01:00April 11th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Hawthorn Ridge, Flanders Fields, October 2018

Hawthorn Ridge Mine, Battle of the Somme During a visit to Flanders Fields last weekend we passed by Hawthorn Ridge.  The detonation of the Hawthorn Ridge Mine on 1st July 1916, captured on film by Geoffrey Malins, is one of the iconic moments of the First World War. The explosion also symbolises the disaster of the 1st day of the Battle of the Somme. The mine was exploded at 7.20am, 10 minutes before the attack at [...]

By |2019-11-25T01:26:29+01:00October 14th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Bomb Demolition Number 1

Bomb Demolition Number 1 The ‘Bomb, Demolition Number 1’ was fired from the Churchill AVRE’s 290mm Petard mortar and it pretty much destroyed any masonry in its path. . It’s 630mm (25in) tall and weighs 18kg (40lb). The AVRE was a specialist engineer vehicle used to overcome obstacles on the battlefield. Find out more in David Fletcher's latest Tank Chat on The Tank Museum's Youtube channel.  https://youtu.be/fwCgEn48Bn8

By |2019-11-25T01:26:29+01:00September 24th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

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This Sliding Bar can be switched on or off in theme options, and can take any widget you throw at it or even fill it with your custom HTML Code. Its perfect for grabbing the attention of your viewers. Choose between 1, 2, 3 or 4 columns, set the background color, widget divider color, activate transparency, a top border or fully disable it on desktop and mobile.