In the early hours of the 6th June, 1944. US Airborne Assault paratroopers descended on the Normandy countryside.

This video is a journey across the Cotentin Peninsular to the places made famous by the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions on D-Day. We look at Brecourt Manor, St Marie du Mont, St Mere Eglise, Angoville au Plain, La Fiere, and Marmion Farm. Includes drone footage and Then and Now comparisons.

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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Brecourt Manor Assault
05:04 Dick Winters Monument
05:53 Angoville au Plain - Two Medics
08:50 St Marie Du Mont
11:57 Marmion Farm
15:01 Sainte Mere Eglise
20:48 La Fiere Bridge
23:40 Iron Mike Statue

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