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Airborne. The battle for Carentan was one the bloodiest of the U.S. Airborne's history. After five days of fierce combat at the edge of Carentan, Lt. Col. Edward R.

Cole's Bayonet Charge Memorial Monument commemorating the sacrifices made during this decisive victory will stand as a symbol of a grateful region's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Robert Cole, while pinned down by intense enemy fire, searching desperately for an ultimate way to sealed the fate of the opposing German paratroops and break into Carentan, lead a desperate bayonet charge upon

the enemy. The battlefield at Carentan has changed very little since 1944. Today, there stands nothing to recall one of the most decisive battles ever waged by U.S. paratroopers on French soil and the terrible losses suffered there. This is why the town of Carentan, with the support of the Centre Historique des Parachutistes du Jour-J of Saint-Côme-du-Mont (D-Day Paratroopers Historical Center), decided to create and inaugurate this monument in June 2014, during the commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings (D-Day). Airborne.The site selected to erect the monument is the same pastoral beauty that was witness to such violence and heroism on that day of June 11, 1944. The plan calls for the giant four character statue to be standing in the heart of the battefield near Bridge # 4 (Silver Star Bridge), at the end of Purple Heart Lane. This is on the very land where the famous bayonet charge took place. It is also on the hearth of the Natural Park Des Marais, at the city limit of Carentan, overlooking the Ingouf farmhouse where the German paratroops set up their defensive line. Commemorating the distinguished service of the men who have served their nation for our freedom, the statue captures a glimpse of the most significant moment of the bayonet charge extracted from Cole's Medal of Honor citation - With utter disregard for his own safety and completely ignoring the enemy fire, LTC Cole rose to his feet in front of his battalion and with drawn pistol shouted to his men to follow him in the assault. Catching up a fallen man's rifle and bayonet, he charged on and led the remnants of his battalion across the bullet-swept open ground and into the enemy position. LTC Robert COLE, Commander 3rd Bn., 502nd, was awarded the Medal of Honor for leading the charge. Charging at Cole's right stands 1SGT Kenneth Ned SPRECHER. Ken Sprecher, 1st Sgt of "H" Co., 3rd Bn. was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism during the charge. Charging at Cole's left stands PVT Allen Emery, a mortar man from "HQ" Company, 3rd Bn. 502nd PIR, awarded the Bronze Star for exemplary conduct in combat at Carentan. On the ground, passing his bayoneted rifle to LTC Cole, lays Pvt. SOWDER a paratrooper from "I" Company, 3rd Bn., 502nd PIR fataly shot through the head on June 11, 1944. Assistance from any individual or organization desiring to help make this monument a reality is welcomed.

17/09/2025

09/07/2025

Thank you so much for the copies of Carentan: Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part 4.
You have produced an incredible history with all 4 volumes. It looks like it is nearly impossible to obtain any of the first three volumes, and they are highly respected. This book of airborne images is undoubtedly now the most impressive ensemble published anywhere in the world.
I am so grateful you found me and were able to include information about Bill and use his photographs. Bill would have been an incredible asset in the war. He was intelligent, able to assess situations and make decisions, come up with solutions to problems with very little to work with, and was totally unflappable. He was never one to speak of his accomplishments.
Ree
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Merci beaucoup pour les exemplaires de Carentan : Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part 4.
Vous avez réalisé un travail historique incroyable avec ces quatre volumes. Il semble désormais presque impossible d’obtenir l’un des trois premiers tomes, et ils sont très respectés. Cet ouvrage consacré aux photos des troupes aéroportées est sans aucun doute aujourd’hui l’ensemble le plus impressionnant publié dans le monde.
Je vous suis tellement reconnaissante de m’avoir retrouvée et d’avoir pu inclure des informations sur Bill ainsi que d’utiliser ses photographies. Bill a été un atout incroyable pendant la guerre. Il était intelligent, capable d’évaluer des situations, de prendre des décisions, de trouver des solutions à des problèmes avec très peu de moyens, et il restait imperturbable en toutes circonstances. Il ne parlait jamais de ses réussites.
Ree

08/06/2025

1st Lt. John J. DALY Hq 3/508.

Son nom est à jamais gravé sur l’AIRBORNE WALL au D-Day Experience museum, Saint Côme du Mont.

29/05/2025

AIRBORNE WALL MEMORIAL @ d-day D-Day Experience, Saint Côme du Mont

Thank you SO much for your response!! It is greatly appreciated and now I can pass this along to my friend who will be there! Thank you for all you do to keep the memory of our soldiers from WW II alive and all your books that have been written ❤️

Take care
Sincerely,
Nancy Harris Ohern

09/05/2024

🇺🇸Today, we honored the memory of Floyd Talbert from Easy Company, 506 PIR with a special ceremony at the Airborne Wall Memorial in Saint-Côme-du-Mont.
Matthew Leitch, known for his role in 'Band of Brothers,' laid a memorial stone in Floyd's honor.
A touching tribute to a hero.
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Aujourd'hui, nous avons honoré la mémoire de Floyd Talbert de la Easy Company, 506 PIR, lors d'une cérémonie au Airborne Wall Memorial à Saint-Côme-du-Mont.
L'acteur Matthew Leitch, connu pour son rôle dans "Band of Brothers", a posé une pierre commémorative en l'honneur de Floyd.
Un hommage émouvant à un héros.

04/03/2024

🇺🇸🎗️ **DÉBARQUEMENT DE NORMANDIE - 80e : RÉSERVEZ VOTRE PLACE AU D-DAY EXPERIENCE MUSEUM maintenant ! 🎟️🌐**
Cette année, le D-Day Experience Museum s'apprête à accueillir des milliers de visiteurs pour la semaine des commémorations du Débarquement de Normandie. 🇺🇸
Soucieux de vous garantir une visite et une expérience de qualité, en toute sécurité, nous limiterons le nombre de visiteurs journalier. Avec une limite stricte de 1500 visiteurs par jour, nous ne pouvons que vous conseiller de réserver vos entrées dès maintenant pour garantir votre accès à cette expérience unique. 🎗️✨
La qualité de votre visite est notre priorité absolue, et nous ne voulons pas que vous manquiez cette occasion inoubliable. Avec 2 500 000 visiteurs attendus dans la région, les places diminuent rapidement, et une réservation en ligne est votre billet d'or pour vous assurer une place parmi nous. 🎇
Ne soyez pas pris au dépourvu ! Réservez dès à présent sur https://dday-experience.com/billetterie-en-ligne/ et préparez-vous à vivre une immersion exceptionnelle dans l'Histoire. 🔗
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🇺🇸🎗️ **NORMANDY LANDINGS - 80th: BOOK YOUR TICKET FOR D-DAY EXPERIENCE MUSEUM NOW! 🎟️🌐**
This year, the D-Day Experience Museum is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors for the Normandy Landings commemoration week. 🇺🇸
In our commitment to ensuring a quality visit and experience, prioritizing safety, we will be limiting the daily number of visitors. With a strict cap of 1500 visitors per day, we strongly advise you to book your tickets now to guarantee access to this unique experience. 🎗️✨
Your visit's quality is our absolute priority, and we don't want you to miss out on this unforgettable opportunity. With 2.5 million visitors expected in the region, spaces are filling up fast, and online reservations are your golden ticket to securing your entrance. 🎇
Don't be caught off guard! Book online now at https://dday-experience.com/en/billetterie-en-ligne/ and get ready for an exceptional immersion into history. 🔗
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08/06/2023

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06/06/2023

Cérémonie et dépose des pierres commémoratives en mémoire de Robert Gehrett, 502 PIR et Frank Mackey, 508 PIR à l’Airborne Wall Memorial, à D-Day Experience, Saint Côme du Mont

20/05/2023

My buddy with his signed copy from the . As Luc says, “The Airborne Wall Memorial is a place of respect and Honor. They are dead only if we forget them. May the world never forget.” Couldn’t have said it better.

09/10/2022

B2H day 7 ll D-Day Experience museum.

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