World War II D-Day Beaches in Normandy

The D-Day landings were the largest seaborne invasion in history, the primary focal points of the landings were the five zones or beaches that the landings were segregated into. Despite the landings, the massive aerial and naval bombardments before and during the...

World War II Batteries in Normandy

In June 1944 the Normandy coast of France was the location for the largest seaborne invasion in history. The Allies attacked across five zones in an attempt to breach the Atlantic Wall and establish a bridgehead on mainland Europe. Many of the impressive gun...

World War II Museums in Normandy

The French region of Normandy has many museums that offer visitors a way to learn about the events of D-Day and beyond. From large generic museums, country or area specific museums to museums which deal with a single event or battle, there is no better way to get an...

Guide to Visiting the London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum tells some of the stories of the 150-year plus development of public transport in London. From the first public transport in the early 19th century and the world’s first underground trains through to the integrated transport of modern...