Discovering Lafayette’s Paris Grave…and the Mass Grave Next to Him

Join historian Jenn, as she explores the Picpus Cemetery, the final resting place of Marquis de Lafayette. Discover the rich history of the cemetery, home to over 1,300 guillotine victims from the Reign of Terror in 1794, including notable figures like Josephine Bonaparte’s first husband. Learn about Lafayette’s significant roles in the American Revolutionary WarContinue reading “Discovering Lafayette’s Paris Grave…and the Mass Grave Next to Him”

The first WW2 town liberated by American paratroopers | Sainte-Mere-Eglise

Join us as we walk through Saint Mère Église, the first town liberated by the Allies after D-Day on June 7th, 1944. Discover the historical significance of this location, including the heroic story of paratrooper John Steele, the role of 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and the impact of General Eisenhower’s orders.We also visit theContinue reading “The first WW2 town liberated by American paratroopers | Sainte-Mere-Eglise”

Utah Beach 80 Years Later

Walking Utah Beach 80 years after D-Day was an experience I’ll never forget. Intro: 0:00Modern Day Utah Beach: 0:22A look back: 0:52How Utah Beach got its name: 1:37Those who served before us: 3:14A D-Day Veteran: 3:43The Combat Engineers at D-Day: 3:32Utah Beach bunker: 5:06101st Airborne Memorial: 5:26Dick Winters Memorial: 6:31Utah Beach museum introduction: 7:20