D-Day 1944

On D-Day, 6^th June 1944, the Battle of Normandy began, a decisive episode of World War II.

The Bay of Cotentin is an area laden with history. At the heart of the Battle, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, Utah Beach and Carentan witnessed the landings and the first airborne assaults. On D-Day 1944, 150 000 soldiers crossed the Channel to land in the Bay of Cotentin, a strategic place in order to reach Cherbourg and its harbour.

Discover the history of Carentan, where the first American assaults took place, and Saint-Mère-Eglise, the first town to be liberated by the Allies. Learn about the airborne operations and the amphibious landings on Utah Beach…

77th D-Day Anniversary June 2021

Find here the calendar of festivities of the Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

Carentan

Discover the history of the Battle of Carentan during the landings.

Utah Beach

Immerse yourself in the history of the amphibious invasion

Sainte-Mere-Eglise

Sainte-Mere-Eglise was the first town liberated during the landings...

Airborne operations

Go back in time and learn about the paratroopers’ role during the landings...