In 2015 we visited Normandy and hired Colin McGarry the producer of these videos. We live in Chicago and had never been to Normandy before. There is no question that had we not hired a guide we would not have seen half of what we did in the day long tour. Colin even made sure we had a reservation for lunch.
Good video and accurate comments - I've been to Omaha a few times now and read several accounts including Joseph Balkoski's definitive work. The Bedford Boys is worth a look too, telling the story of the first wave of the inexperienced 29th Div as they attempted to get ashore opposite the Vierville draw. My one criticism would be that, geographically, your 1st vid leaps about quite a bit and might confuse viewers who have never visited. My thoughts are that your various segments would benefit from being rearranged to progress from one end of the beach to the other, or perhaps by telling the story chronologically in each sector. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the feedback. it’s a difficult choice between following each unit chronologically or showing different parts of the beach at different times. when I exhaust my list of planned sites I’ll go into more detail on different parts of the beach.
I’ve been to Omaha a few times, but there’s always more to learn, so thank you for doing this. Btw why was the inexperienced National Guard 29th Division chosen to lead, along side the battle hardened 1st?
If you dont work as a tour guide, you should. The famous piece of film showing the soldier getting shot while running up the beach, wasnt that filmed below WN60?
They are part of a vector map that I’m making of the battle of normandy. A lot of the details for the WNs come from www.atlantikwall.co.uk/# Or books. The atlantikwall site is not very user friendly. You must tap on the menu to the left then look for Normandy, then there’s a list of all the WNs with details , but not allways.
The map is available now. at www.normandy-tour-guide.com/catalog/nimda/categories.php?cPath=43_54_57&pID=936&page=1 Other goodies at www.normandy-tour-guide.com/guides.php#guides
The strong points went from WN60 to WN73. Three were in land so 11 were on the beach. WN 71 didn't have artillery. Some say that WN70 didn't have it's guns and WN62 had one in 2 casemates. That makes about 9 guns from 88mm down to 50mm. The 88mms were at each end.
You could look at it that way, but if you hear an MG and it’s coming at you you’re already hit, and MG operators didn’t have to aim at any one , they just fired.
Every German with a gun was opening up on them. Distances long and short. Casualties were severe until they had to reload and ran low on ammo. Pure luck whether you got hit or not. First guys off had it bad.
In 2015 we visited Normandy and hired Colin McGarry the producer of these videos. We live in Chicago and had never been to Normandy before. There is no question that had we not hired a guide we would not have seen half of what we did in the day long tour. Colin even made sure we had a reservation for lunch.
USS Doyle: CMDR James Marshall. Thank you !!
Thank you for my freedom❤
I visited Omaha and Utah beaches in September 2019. My group saw a lot BUT, I wish I would've went with you. Good job sir!
Amazing tour of Omaha beach. Thank you so much for putting this video together!
Thanks Col.
Good video and accurate comments - I've been to Omaha a few times now and read several accounts including Joseph Balkoski's definitive work. The Bedford Boys is worth a look too, telling the story of the first wave of the inexperienced 29th Div as they attempted to get ashore opposite the Vierville draw. My one criticism would be that, geographically, your 1st vid leaps about quite a bit and might confuse viewers who have never visited. My thoughts are that your various segments would benefit from being rearranged to progress from one end of the beach to the other, or perhaps by telling the story chronologically in each sector. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the feedback. it’s a difficult choice between following each unit chronologically or showing different parts of the beach at different times. when I exhaust my list of planned sites I’ll go into more detail on different parts of the beach.
I’ve been to Omaha a few times, but there’s always more to learn, so thank you for doing this. Btw why was the inexperienced National Guard 29th Division chosen to lead, along side the battle hardened 1st?
If you dont work as a tour guide, you should. The famous piece of film showing the soldier getting shot while running up the beach, wasnt that filmed below WN60?
I think the film you’re talking about was on a Commonwealth beach.
@@WalkingDday What's a Commonwealth beach?
@@kevinpowers9024 qBritish or Canadian
Where did you get the detailed maps of the Widerstandsnest showing the crew served weapon positions?
They are part of a vector map that I’m making of the battle of normandy. A lot of the details for the WNs come from www.atlantikwall.co.uk/# Or books.
The atlantikwall site is not very user friendly. You must tap on the menu to the left then look for Normandy, then there’s a list of all the WNs with details , but not allways.
The map is available now. at www.normandy-tour-guide.com/catalog/nimda/categories.php?cPath=43_54_57&pID=936&page=1
Other goodies at www.normandy-tour-guide.com/guides.php#guides
How many guns of 75mm or larger were covering Omaha Beach?
The strong points went from WN60 to WN73. Three were in land so 11 were on the beach. WN 71 didn't have artillery. Some say that WN70 didn't have it's guns and WN62 had one in 2 casemates. That makes about 9 guns from 88mm down to 50mm. The 88mms were at each end.
@@WalkingDday Ok, thankyou. Getting a handle on the scope of this beach has been a challenge! You have just helped me a great deal. I appreciate it!
saved me a trip!
You should still come. Being on the sites is something extra.
Good logic because the mg gunners will think they hit him. And select another target
You could look at it that way, but if you hear an MG and it’s coming at you you’re already hit, and MG operators didn’t have to aim at any one , they just fired.
Every German with a gun was opening up on them. Distances long and short. Casualties were severe until they had to reload and ran low on ammo. Pure luck whether you got hit or not. First guys off had it bad.