Full day British D-Day tour

Starting this full day tour of the British D-Day sites, we will see Pegasus Bridge. Learn how glider troops from the 6th Airborne Division captured the bridges across the Caen Canal and Orne river. Hillman strongpoint is our next stop. This fortification was part of the German defences, positioned behind Sword beach. At Sword Beach, the eastern most landing beach of the invasion was to be attacked by the 3rd Infantry Division. We continue to Gold Beach to cover the 50th Division's assault, then visit the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches. Next visit is Longues-sur-Mer: a large German gun battery with its original artillery pieces still in place. Finally there's time for reflection at the British War Cemetery, final resting place and memorial for 6452 soldiers. Throughout the day, on route, as well as on location, I will explain the planning and preparations involved to get the largest military operation in history organised, which units were involved, what their objectives were, and how victory was achieved