History in the US and Europe for more than 200 years

19/12/2024

▪️“Places of memory, places of suffering and violence, confront us with the future as
much as with the past”.

Oradour-sur-Glane was a charming French village before June 10, 1944, day of a tragedy that would come to symbolize N**i barbarism in France after the war.

12/12/2024

The Untold Story of the Sotteville Château - The Sotteville Château, nestled not far from Cherbourg, is a witness to the Second World War, particularly the German occupation.

The Sotteville Château, nestled not far from Cherbourg, is a witness to the Second World War, particularly the German occupation.

28/11/2024

◾......seeing only a small part of their forces, felt that the whole invasion was a failure. “This is the end”, they said.

The 210mm Gun position of Crisbecq must to be silenced by the 4th Infantry Division

28/11/2024

◾“Dammit, Captain, there is no mud fort down there”.

The 4th Infantry Division must to establish a bridgehead in Normandy to seize Cherbourg and its harbor in deepwater.

21/11/2024

▪️Captain George Rarey: the flying artist - Explore the inspiring journey of Captain George Rarey, a talented artist who became a WWII pilot, sacrificing his life for freedom.

Explore the inspiring journey of Captain George Rarey, a talented artist who became a WWII pilot, sacrificing his life for freedom.

07/11/2024

Another great review of a WWII History and Loire Valley heritage tour!

Five star bucket list experience

A trip to the WWII beaches of Normandy has long been on my bucket list. In doing my research I was fortunate to discover Normandy American Heroes, owned and operated by Mr. Rudy Passera.

Mr. Passera developed an itinerary around our timeline (six days) and interests, was our expert guide and made sure we were taken care of from the time we were picked up at our Paris hotel to the time we returned to the airport.

While the focus is on WWII, about which he is exceptionally knowledgeable, he also shares insights into French culture and cuisine. All of the included hotels, meals and excursions were first rate, and several were quite unique.

My traveling companions and I left feeling we received superior value for our investment, enhanced knowledge and an exceptional experience.

If you go, be sure to pack shoes that allow you to traverse various terrains as going with Rudy out onto the beaches is integral to this experience.

This was a five star trip and one I would highly recommend to anyone with an interest in WWII history.