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GSGS 4250: British Army Map Series of France (1:50,000)

A guide to British WW2 GSGS 4250 maps with links to free online scans. Includes coverage of Normandy and other regions of France.

Visiting the D-Day Beaches in Normandy

Discover the five D-Day beaches of Normandy: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. Learn their history, what to see today and how to plan your visit to these iconic World War II sites

History and Contents of the American WW2 K-Ration Dinner Unit

Discover the history and contents of the American WW2 K-Ration Dinner Unit. Explore an original “Morale” version with detailed photos of its packaging, biscuits, pork spread, sweets, and accessories.

The Montgomery Club in Brussels - A WWII Soldiers’ Club in the Palais d’Egmont

Discover the Montgomery Club in Brussels, a WW2 rest centre for British troops in the Palais d’Egmont, blending military history with palace grandeur.

Visiting Utah Beach – History of the D-Day Landings and Key Sites

Discover the history of Utah Beach, the westernmost D-Day landing site. Learn about the American landings on 6th June 1944, the role of the 4th Infantry Division, key memorials, and practical tips for visiting Utah Beach today

Visiting Omaha Beach – History of the D-Day Landings and Key Sites

Discover the history of Omaha Beach D-Day landing beaches. Learn about the American landings, casualties, memorials, and practical tips for visiting this historic site in Normandy today

Visiting Gold Beach - History of the D-Day Landings and Key Sites

Discover Gold Beach in Normandy – history of the D-Day landings, key sites, memorials, and practical tips for visiting this important British landing beach

Juno Beach, Normandy – Guide to the Canadian D-Day Landing Beach

Discover the history of Juno Beach, the Canadian D-Day landing site in Normandy. Learn about the landings, memorials, and key places to visit today

The Real Places Behind Band of Brothers: Easy Company in the UK and France

Discover the real locations from Band of Brothers in England and Normandy, including Aldbourne, Upottery, Carentan, and Brécourt Manor. Explore Easy Company’s historic journey with photos, maps, and visitor tips.

Lieutenant Meehan and the crash of Douglas C-47 42-93095

Discover the story of Lieutenant Meehan from Band of Brothers, the crash of his C-47 that killed everyone on board, its discovery years later, and the relics now displayed in a nearby museum

Heinz WW2 Self-Heating Soup

During WW2 Heinz created a seld-heating cans of soup, providing troops a hot meal in the battlefield without the need for a fire

Chronicled Account of 141st Royal Armoured Corps Crocodile Tanks in Normandy June 1944

Chronicled Account of 141st Royal Armoured Corps Crocodile Tanks in Normandy including the capture of La Marefontaine Batterie, attack on La Senaudiere and Saint Mauvieu

Operation Aquatint by the Small Scale Raiding Force

The tragic loss and heroism of 11 men in Operation Aquatint: the ill-fated Commando Raid at Saint Laurent Sur Mer on the coast of Normandy

Mock Landing Craft at Braunton Burrows - US Assault Training Centre

Braunton Burrows was used as the US assault training centre in preparation for D-Day from 1943 up until the Invasion of Normandy.

Tank from 24th Lancers Regiment destroys observation post from 5200 yards

In July 1944, the 24 Lancers at the request of the 4th Lincolnshire Regiment destroyed a house from 5200 yards through indirect fire

6 German Panther Tanks Destroyed In Battle With Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Division

Discover how on the 27th June 1944 in their first combat experience since arriving in Normandy the 5th Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry destroyed 6 Panther tanks in battle.

Researching with British War Diaries

A guide on using WW2 British War Diaries to research unit or soldiers actions. Including how to find diaries, convert ww2 grid references to modern locations and free online sources of maps.

Planning your trip to the D-Day Beaches in Normandy

Discover the best ways to plan your trip to Normandy, France: how to get there from the UK or Paris, where to stay, driving tips, and practical travel advice for visiting the D-Day beaches and beyond.

Visiting Sword Beach - History of the D-Day Landings and Key Sites

Discover the history of Sword Beach, the easternmost D-Day landing beach. Learn about the British landings, casualties, memorials, and practical tips for visiting today

Operation Barricade by the Small Scale Raiding Force

Operation Barricade was the codename for a raid carried out 1 mile to the North East of Reville on the Cherbourg Peninsula by eleven men of the Small Scale Raiding Force

Best D-Day & WW2 Museums to Visit in Normandy (2025 Guide)

Normandy has a large number of excellent museums covering not only the D-day landings and the invasion of Normandy but also living under the German occupation, here are some of our top pics

74th D-Day Anniversary

Our visit to Normandy for the 74th Anniversary of the D-Day landings visiting the beaches, memorials and ceremonies.

D-Day breaching trials on Foulness Island's Atlantic Wall

On Foulness Island and Havengore Island mock Atlantic walls were built to test and develop methods for breaching sea walls

Sheriffmuir Atlantic Wall, D-Day Practise Site in Scotland

In 1943 a replica section of the Atlantic wall and defensive positions were built in remote moorland in Scotland near Stirling to rehearse for the D-Day landings

Chateau D'Audrieu massacre of 24 Canadian and 2 British POWs, Normandy

On the 8th June 1944, 24 Candian and 2 British POWs were massacred in the grounds of Chateau D'Audrieu by the 12 SS Recce Battalion.

Bude at War, A tribute to the troops of 2nd & 29th battalion US Rangers

"Bude at War" a tribute to the men of the 2nd & 29th Battalion US Rangers were billeted in the town training for D-Day and the assault on Pointe du Hoc.

Pendine's Atlantic Wall, D-Day wall breaching trials at Ragwen Point

A replica section of the Atlantic Wall at Ragwen Point, Carmarthenshire near Pendine, Wales built in 1944.

Hankley Common's Atlantic Wall, D-Day Practise Site

In 1943 Canadian Troops constructed a replica section of the Atlantic Wall on Hankley Common which was to be used in the training and preparation for the invasion of Normandy.

Churchill Crocodile Flame-thrower Tank in Normandy

The Crocodile was a flame-throwing variant of the British Churchill Tank developed during WW2 with a range of over 100 meters and was highly effective weapon at clearing hedgerows and fortifications in Normandy.

My Top 10 D-Day & WWII Sites to Visit in Normandy (2025 Guide)

Explore the top 10 World War II sites in Normandy – from D-Day beaches and bunkers to famous museums and memorials. Plan your visit with insider tips and historical insights.