Normandy News - Seventh Edition

D-Day was of unprecedented scale. The allied forces’ staggering operation involved the coordinated efforts of more than 155,000 troops supported by 11,500 aircraft, and 6,900 naval vessels in an assault on five Normandy beachheads: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Integral to its success were years of planning, intelligence gathering, and deception campaigns, as well as the courage of the thousands of brave men that stormed the beaches that day.

International collaboration was crucial to the allied victory. While most of the personnel that landed in Normandy on D-Day were from the UK, the United States, and Canada, a significant number from Australia, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Greece, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, and Poland also took part in the Normandy Campaign.

We are looking for experienced Scouts to lead a song or two during the Normandy campfire on Saturday at 16:00!

We are asking the Scoutmasters and Advisors to first approve the Scout and song/skit, then please forward to Misty Springer.

BarbarossaCommissioners@gmail.com

What do I need to pack?

Camping:

Tent- (appropriate tie downs for windy conditions)

Cooking equipment

Sleeping bag

Camp Bed or Pad

Camp chair

Dining fly

Tables for cooking and eating

Bungalow:

Linens for beds (Full size 140cm x 190cm and/or single 90cm x 190cm)

Towels

Cleaning supplies (e.g. all-purpose cleaner)

Dish soap, dish cloth

Pillows

Camp chair

Unit Items:

American Flag

Unit Flag

Flag base and/or ground insert

As an attendee:

It is best to dress in layers. The wind picks up and the temp drops quickly from t-shirt to near freezing weather. Windy and rainy conditions are most common for April.

Full Uniform

Rain boots

Raincoat

· Be sure to consult the Event Guide for more information and suggestions on things to bring with you.

Please remember that units have the opportunity to lay a wreath as part of the Sunday memorial service. These are ordered through the registration process. If you haven’t ordered yours yet, you can return to the registration page and add that to your existing registration.

The firm deadline for this is March 31st!

Saturday, 20 April, 17:30-20:00

Camping Omaha Beach, Rue de la Hérode, 14710 Vierville-sur-Mer

With a Saturday schedule filled with activities and events, there may not be time for a traditional patrol-cooked meal. Our Campground hosts stepped up to fill this need by coordinating a Food Truck Rally. Food can be purchased on site in Euro cash.

The following foods are expected to be available:

- Pizza truck (Mimi pizzas)

- Burgers (Burger stream)

- Rotisserie (Herman)

- Paella (Andalusian)

- Hot dogs & Pasta (Cali's)

- Burgers (Nomad burgers)

- the Campsite restaurant (fish & chips)

Trading Post Hours at Normandy

Thursday, April 18, 1300-2145

Friday, April 19, 0800-2145

Saturday, April 20, 0800-1530 or 1700-2145

Sunday, April 21, 1100-1300

Location: Salle des Fêtes, 12 Bd de Cauvigny, 14710 Vierville-sur-Mer

Frequently Visited Locations

Arromanches

Bayeux British War Cemetery

Caen Memorial Museum

French Commando Kieffer Memorial

La Cambe German Cemetery

Longues Battery

Normandy American Cemetery

Omaha Beach Historic Trail

Sainte-Mère-Église

Utah Beach Museum

Airborne Museum

America and Gold Beach Museums

Caen Memorial

Castle of Falaise (William the Conquerer)

D-Day Omaha Museum

Maisy Battery

Omaha Beach Memorial Museum Overlord Museum

Pegasus Bridge and Memorial Museum

Pointe du Hoc

Maisy Battery

The Maisy Battery was a group of artillery batteries constructed by the Wehrmacht near Grandcamp-Maisy and formed part of the Atlantic Wall defenses in Normandy. One battery consisted of four 105mm canons (three were in casemates the other in an open field position). Another battery 300 yards away consisted of six 155mm First World War French howitzers, a 76mm Russian howitzer, two 50mm KwK anti-tank canons, dozens of bunkers and an extensive trench network. The site was also the regional headquarters for the sector and contained the safe for the German payroll with $4.2 million dollars worth of French Franc being found in a safe when captured. Today you can explore 2 1/2 miles of German trenches and enter many bunkers and shelters. Although none of the original guns are on site the gun pits now house guns of a similar size which visitors are allowed to view up close.

Omaha Beach Memorial Museum

The Omaha Beach Memorial Museum was built on the grounds of the American naval landing of June 6, 1944, 200 meters from Omaha beach. The museum covers a surface area of 1,400 m² and presents a large collection of uniforms, personal items, weapons and military vehicles. Also included is a cinema room where visitors can discover a 25-minute documentary film. All the exhibits displayed belonged to soldiers of WWII.

Thank You To Our Exclusive Sponsors!

Messengers of Peace Sponsor - Dr. Joseph and Jennifer Hancock

Memorial Services Sponsor - Bespolka Family

Changing Lives Reception Sponsor - Art Landi

Gold Beach Sponsor - Norman Family

Hospitality Hut Sponsors - Andrews Federal Credit Union and Brussels Consignment Shop

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