Code named Sword Beach is the easternmost beach of the 5 beaches invaded on D-Day.
One of the most successful missions carried out that day, lead primarily by French and British forces, they landed at 7:25 am, by 8:00 am most of the fighting was inland, and by 1:00 pm their objective was achieved. They had linked up with the paratroopers who captured the Pegasus Bridge.
The mission was not with out difficulty. The beach and surrounding area had been fortified with obstacles on the beach and 75-mm guns had been anchored in the near by town to defend the beach. Of the 29,000 men that landed on Sword beach that day there were 630 casualties.
Today it is a lovely costal area lined with beach villas and a paved path to walk along. You will find monuments to those who fought on D-Day. The beach itself is a picturesque, perfect for a swim in warmer months. You may even spot a seal sunbathing along the shore.