Monday cont....
After the Pegasus Memorial we headed to The Merville Battery. Background:
"The Merville Battery, a German Army strong point in the Atlantic Wall, was situated on the Eastern flank of the Allied invasion of 6th June 1944. Bombed ineffectively many times it was neutralised by the British 9th Parachute Battalion after an incredible attack."
This place was set up really cool. You were able to see the distance between each bunker, and understand what it would have been like to be stationed there. Our tour guide took us to several spots around the area and explained the history behind it all. It was very interesting. After our guide talked, we went into one of the bunkers where they had a sound and light show so people could see what it was like being in one of the bunkers while it was attacked. It was so dark you could barely see anything, the only light you got came sporadically from the bombs being dropped near the bunker. It's amazing how these men were able to move around in almost pitch darkness and take commands in orders and follow through with them. You also could barely hear anything because everything outside was extremely loud as well as everything inside. It really was interesting seeing what it was like to be stuck in one of those.
We also got to go inside the plane they also had on site. I can't imagine sitting in that thing and being without water or air. The entire plane was made of metal and you could just feel the heat as you walked inside. All in all it was a very interesting spot to visit and I'm glad we got to see it!
Picture 1: Me by the front entry way sign
Picture 2: One of the bunkers
Picture 3: The light & sound show (that's why its foggy)
Picture 4: Douglas C-47 plane
Picture 5: Inside the plane
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