La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument

Site of Sacrifice

Important site that many today are unaware of. The Airborne troops made an important stand here against a vicious German counterattack - holding off tanks and troops attempting to retake the bridge an...

Not well known but well worth a visit

Slightly off the main tourist routes but of equal importance is the Iron Mike memorial. The series of battles and disproportinate casualties involved on both sides involving the US Airborne forces at...

La Fiere Bridge and House

The Bridge and Monument were well worth the visit. There's so much history in this area, and the surrounding areas. We stayed a couple nights at the La Fiere House, located at the foot of the bridge...

A key location for 82nd Airborne troops during D Day

Much is written about the troops that came ashore on the beaches. What is less written is the work of the paratroopers to take and secure the areas inland that would allow access to the main road sys...

Slightly Off The Beaten Path But Worth It

This site is located pretty far from the beaches and somewhat off the expressway. However, it was a very significant battle zone (as depicted in Saving Private Ryan) and well wort adding to your WWII...