EXACA TOUR #3

English

The British Invasion Beaches. 

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SWORD beach from Ouistreham to Lion-Sur-Mer. 

Visit the memorials and blockhouses on the five mile assault beach. 

Pay respects at the QUEEN beach British War Cemetery at Hermanville and follow the battle inland towards D-Day objectives.

Visit enemy strong-points (HILLMAN, MORRIS, Douvre La Delivrande Radar). GOLD beach from La Rivière (Ver/Mer) to Le Hamel (Asnelles). Understand the role of the Royal Marines and Commandos .

Follow the story of the award of the only Victoria Cross on D-Day from the Beach inland to Crepon Memorial and Creully.