Normandy D-Day: Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery, Bayeux - France Road Trip: Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of our French road trip. Today, we journey into one of the most profound chapters of modern history — the Normandy D-Day landings. Beginning in the historic town of Bayeux, we follow the path of World War II heroes through Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking the English Channel. From the windswept cliffs where U.S. Army Rangers scaled impossible heights to the sands where thousands fought for freedom, this day serves as a solemn tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unity of the Allied forces.

As the day draws to a close, we return to Bayeux, where medieval charm meets modern remembrance. Beneath the towering Notre Dame Cathedral, we stroll the cobblestone streets, enjoy authentic French crepes, and rest in the elegant Château de Damigny, a 12th-century estate filled with history and warmth. This day is more than a visit — it’s a reflection on bravery, loss, and the enduring peace that followed.

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Time Stamps
00:00-01:41 - Introduction
01:42-02:42 - Heading to Bayeux
02:43-04:23 - Normandy Landings / D-Day History
04:24-06:31 - Omaha Beach and Memorials
06:32-07:13 - Heinrich Severloh
07:14-07:47 - Omaha Beach After WWII
07:48-09:10 - Pointe du Hoc
09:11-12:47 - Normandy American Cemetery
12:48-12:59 - Preparations for 80th Anniversary
13:00-14:57 - Bayeux
14:58-15:09 - Creperie Galette Dinner
15:10-16:48 - Château de Damigny
16:49-17:48 - Hope you enjoyed!

Sources:
Wikipedia - Normandy
Wikipedia - Normandy Landings / D-Day
Wikipedia - Omaha Beach
Wikipedia - 29th Infantry Division
Wikipedia - Heinrich Severloh
Wikipedia - Pointe du Hoc
Wikipedia - Normandy American Cemetery
Wikipedia - Bayeux
Wikipedia - Château de Damigny
Britannica Normandy Casualties - https://www.britannica.com/story/estimated-battle-casualties-during-the-normandy-invasion-on-june-6-1944
National WW2 Museum: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/sites/default/files/2024-05/D-Day%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
Sons of Liberty - https://www.sonsoflibertymuseum.org/d-day-normandy-1944.cfm
The White House - https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2014/06/06/fact-sheet-normandy-landings
National Archives - https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/research/online-documents/world-war-ii-d-day-invasion-normandy
Warfare History - https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/a-german-soldier-who-defended-omaha-beach-on-d-day/
American War Memorials...

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