The Bayeux Military Museum

Introduction

Located in the first French town to be liberated, this museum offers the visitor a wide variety of material, weapons and uniforms, together with films and souvenirs.

The "Musée Memorial de la Bataille de Normandie" focuses on the Battle of Normandy, which took place from June 6th to August 22, 1944. This battle signalled the beginning of the end of WWII. The museum focuses on both the military and human drama of this event, and numerous displays are located here. Visitors can view film displays, as well as see several different tanks, which are located outside the museum. Among these are a M10 Tank Destroyer, and a Crocodile Flamethrower Tank. The museum is designed in the style of a bunker, and also features wax soldiers dressed in uniform. The British Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery is located across from the museum.

There is an impressive display of tanks in the grounds of this fine museum which has recently been re-vamped to incorporate an educational display of the Normandy campaign. Also offered is a new 20 minute film show containing much original footage and impressive exhibits including the infamous 88 millimeter gun.

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Private Transfer from London by Air

Short on timer or prefer to fly?

D-Day Airtours will take you on an insightful one-day tour by air of the landing beaches and other D-Day sites. Pick up from Central London (or other areas by arrangement) in the morning, flying to Carpiquet airport, Caen from Oxford, and return by mid-evening of the same day.

Alternatively, for an even shorter visit, take a flying tour over the area with guided commentary.

Either way your tour is delivered by a professional English guide experienced and knowledgeable in the D-Day landings.

Whether you are from America, Canada or Britain you will be provided with detailed information about your country's role in the landings.

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If you are looking for a longer, much more in-depth trip by car and on foot, then please see our alternate site offering this at www.d-dayairtours.com.