FULL DAY BRITISH TOUR. 8.30am -5.30pm.

This German strongpoint, positioned to the East of Sword beach posed a great threat to the Invasion armada. Selected for the task of neutralising it, was the 9th British Parachute Battalion. With the chaos of war, things rarely go to plan and this attack was no exception. Starting at the village of Gonneville we will be able to see how leadership overcomes adversity before the attack. See the bunkered German position and hear about the incredible attack and the bravery of the men that would go down into the annals of the Parachute Regiments history.

Breville Ridge was to be the location of some of the bitterest fighting for the 6th British Airborne Division during its time in Normandy. The village of Breville was almost totally destroyed in the fighting. See the remains of the church and hear about the sacrifices of the men who fought there. Just to the south we will visit Chateau St Come and see several monuments including the 51st Highland Divisions bronze bagpiper. From this magnificent vantage point we will be able to understand the significance of Breville Ridge in relation to Sword beach landings. We will also be looking over the largest Drop Zone/Landing Zone of the invasion.

.Often Referred to as the Airborne Cemetery, this is the final resting place of 2561 men from both the Allied and German forces. Listen to the moving stories of the men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and the liberation of France.. Spend time wondering through the graves and visit the grounds of Ranville church where the first Allied casualty of the invasion are buried.

The glider assault on Pegasus and Horsa bridges by Major Howard and his Company of men form the 2nd Battalion the Oxs and Bucks, has to be one of the most amazing attacks of any force in the Second World War. Hear about the planning, training and the incredible assault. Listen to the stories about the bravery of the men who defended the bridges from the German counter attacks, until British Commandos from Sword Beach arrived.

Lunch is normally stopping for a sandwich or other quick snack (not included in the price of the tour) and the group will relax for about half an hour.

The Eastern most landing beach of the invasion was to be assaulted by the British 3rd Infantry Division. Their task was not a small one. They were to break through 3 belts of German defences and push approximately 8 miles in land, tonwards the city of Caen and link up with the 6th British Airborne Division to the East. Hear about the incredible German defence systems and the more incredible British plan of attack that would smash into them.

The Germans generally defended in depth and Sword Beach was no exception. We will visit Hillman German strongpoint positioned on the Perrier Ridge, directly behind the Sword beach landing area. We can get an appreciation of what the British Infantry were up against on D-Day. See a good variety of German bunkers at close hand and hear about the incredible bravery of the young men of the 1st Battalion the Suffolk Regiment, that went into the assault.

Visit the beach and be amazed at how the men of the 50th Tyne Tees Division did on D-Day. This was a battle tested Division and many of its men were hardened Veterans. Company Sergeant Major, Stanley Hollis, of the 6th Battalion, the Green Howards, was no exception. and would receive the only Victoria Cross for actions on the 6th June. Hear about the man and the heroic acts that were to earn him Britains highest award.

Home of the remains of the artificial harbour. See this incredible engineering fete and try to comprehend its design, manufacture and construction. Then try and imagine the 2500 to 3000 servicemen working on, in and around it. An amazing visual stop with an amazing story.

This large German gun battery position has to be one of the most impressive bunker complexes overlooking the Invasion frontage. Large German gun casements with the original artillery pieces still inside. These guns were a major threat to the Allied invasion Armada on the 6th of June and would have to be dealt with quickly.