Dead Man's Corner in Normandy (The Best Museum in Europe???) | History Traveler Episode 200
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- In Normandy, there are several iconic spots that hold the memory of the battle that raged there in 1944. One of those spots, located in St. Come du Mont, became known to the troops as "Dead Man's Corner". This landmark location is now home to one the best museum in all of Europe, the D-Day Experience. We had a chance to go through this amazing museum to show just a little bit of the jaw dropping array of artifacts that you simply cannot see any where else in the world. Enjoy!
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I'm 56 and have always been deeply moved by WWII history. I finally made it to Europe in June 2018. As you can imagine, I spent the first week in the Normandy area and was there for the D Day anniversary. I walked on Utah Beach. Omaha. Sword, Juno and Gold. I wanted to see them with my eyes. I spent hours at the Normandy American Cemetery. There were families of fallen American servicemen being escorted to their loved ones graves, and I was struck by the respect, the reverence shown by the French people who were visiting the cemetery as those families would pass them. The living WWII veterans were bigger than rock stars. I also spent many days in Bastogne, and tried my best to find as many historical locations as I could. Finding the actual trenches in the forest, and intersections in Foy where you can see the bullet holes in the buildings where the Germans and Americans were. Everywhere you turn there is another memorial. I hope everyone can make that trip once in their life. It made the sacrifices -real-. Thank you for this video.
It's too easy to forget what history really is: it's stories. Museums that can articulate those stories in how they present artifacts and information are truly a step above. It isn't about knowing a name, or a date - it's who these people were, and why they were doing what they were doing, and what they experienced as they did. Both of these look like absolutely incredible demonstrations of hitting every note on how to showcase, and teach, at the same time. Thank you for sharing.
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I've been there with my son it's a very moving place to visit we went on to see as much as we could of all the the d day landing beaches it makes you stand I awe of all these brave men and what they did for freedom god bless the all ❤
I was there in 2004, if I remember correctly. That was before they added The D-Day Experience. And painted the front of the original building. The attention to detail and authenticity of artifacts and just the atmosphere of being in that moment of history is truly humbling and even more, inspiring. I can't wait to see it again!
One thing that is inarguable in this video is your boundless skill and enthusiasm.
INCREDIBLE, AMAZING, UNBELIEVABLE ❓❓
Ha! Thanks. I was pretty excited.
Thanks for this excellent presentation! I've been with students at the D-Day beaches but didn't get to see inside this. Just a small side note: When our British tour guide showed how open the beaches were and how little cover our wonderful guys had to seek cover, I saw our college students walking up and down the beach with tears in their eyes. I'll never forget it. Thank God for these men's sacrifice!
Congratulations on the 200th episode of an incredible series. As a die hard history buff of WWII, you manage to capture not only the sites, but in many cases the general feel for being there. Bravo!!
Thanks!
@@TheHistoryUnderground Hey J.D again very good quality video !! Have you ever been in the army ? Just wondering. Thanks
@@stephaneeternelle-vie4664 nope!
As another that really likes relics this video was amazing. Humbling to know that aid was offered to the soldier stumbling into the enemies aid station. Sadly that was not always the case. Always interesting to see what they had to work with compared to the injuries they were dealing with. Hard to imagine.
Just when I think "How can there be something more interesting than that?" You come up with it!!!! I think Normandy just went on my Bucket list! Thank you for all you do Brother! Great job! Love the content, love the stories, you make it personal, and it becomes humbling! Nothing but Respect for those that fought, and for you in keeping their actions alive! Salute!
If you are into camping, there's a camping site right above Omaha Beach; in fact you pass some concrete positions (mortar ditches and one tank turret) on your way down to the beach. 5 mins up the road is Pointe du Hoc, 5 mins down the road is the US cemetary which you might know from "Saving Private Ryan". Bayeux is 15 mins away, Arromanches with the remnants of some "Mulberries" 20 mins, if I remember correctly.
Of course Normandy offers some of the best cheeses, Calvados and Cidre as well ...
@@ottovonbismarck2443 Thank you very much! Thanks for the great information! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@stephenrrose My pleasure. Leave a note when you go there; I might join in. It's only 5 hours by car.
I was lucky enough to go a few years back. If you go, be sure to go to Sainte Mere Englese. There is a airborne museum there, and a wonderful display of WW2 weaponry and equipment. There is also a surprise on the cathedral. The people there were absolutely wonderful To us. Had a farmers market and kept trying to give us food and things. Can’t say that about Paris though. Lol. But definitely try to get a guide also. They can tell you many things.
@@CharlieDexter99 I was in SME back in 1995. They still had a parachute hanging on the church tower from the 1994 40th anniversary (in remembrance of that kid who landed there on 5th/6th June 44). I remember a US 90mm Flak standing there (or was it in Carentan ? yeah, I believe it was in Carentan), which was at least as impressive as an 88. Never mind - parachute --> SME. I really can't remember if we visited the very museum in SME, because we visited a hell of a lot museums and one idiot (not me !) brought his girlfriend to the tour. So for social reasons we occasionally left a museum out.
People in Normandy are great. In 1995 they still had different menus in restaurants - one for US, Canadian and British folks, one for everybody else. I swear the same dishes were more expensive for the "Western Allies". Normandy seemed to be the only place in France where people liked Germans more than "Americans". :-)
Historic fun fact: in particular US and Canadian soldiers "liberated" Norman cellars for whine and Calvados; something German occupation forces never dared (in France !). I say cheers !
I've been to this museum in 2014, it's just amazing. I walked in a paratrooper uniform, walking from Carentan to the Museum, an incredible experience. I got an autograph from a veteran, when I returned to Brazil, two days after my arrival, he passed away. Unique experience and I intend to return one day. Best Regards from Brazil.
Acabei de voltar de lá, sensacional
@@mmello1993 sensacional. Quero voltar, faltou duas praias para eu visitar.
Even as a Proud Brit this has to be one of the best videos yet, some fantastic artefacts and the collection of some personal items etc and even two Royal Marines made an appearance too..LOL...An absolute fantastic video..👍👍
Great tour J D
I knew the story of dead mans corner , and know of this wonderful museum , but in three battlefield tours of Normandy have never visited it.
Having read the brilliant book Tonight we die as men , Robert L Wolverton remained long in my memory , from his brilliant pre D Day speech to his men , hence the name of the book , to the awful tragedy of his demise when he made the drop that fateful night.Seeing his uniform and other relics at this fantastic museum has made it a must do to go and visit it.
A big thank you to you and Eric for keeping the History of D Day and WW11 alive , long may your efforts last. You have a rendezvous with destiny!
Salute to all who sacrificed and endured in those most trying of times. Thank you for this presentation. 👍🇺🇸
My husband is a history buff and he just loved this video he said keep up the good work and videos. More please.
Awesome! Thank you!
My wife and I have been there twice. The first in 2013 and the D-Day Experience was not there yet, an old 88 was sitting near the now parking lot and a Belgian Gate. In 2015 we returned and the D-Day Experience was up and running, although I don't recall the Carentan scene at the end. Also not all of the house was open for visiting. We did "ride" the C-47 simulation, which was interesting.
Wow wow wow! Thank you for taking me with you! Thank you!
Congratulations JD! 200 episodes and over 250K subscribers, you sir are what history educators should all strive to be: informative, entertaining, engaging, and enlightening. Another outstanding video that honors those that made history and educates those of us that wish to know it.
Thank you!
What an amazing collection of memorabilia from these brave men. Thanks again for bringing the experience to us and adding your own special touch to each story and artifact. We are in debt to you, sir!
Wow wow wow 👌, was fortunate enough to meet a glider pilot who flew a glider on "D" day, he said his glider was so overloaded that when he released from his tow plane it was like flying a "rock with wings ", . Was in Normandy June 3rd thru the 7th for the 75th anniversary .The "D" day museum is on my bucket list for the 80th anniversary keep up the great history lessons 👍 thanks
I only found your channel a couple of months ago and I have been working my way through all your fantastic videos ever since. I am particularly enjoying this Normandy series and I look forward to every new episode. One of these days I will visit these places myself (and this museum has been added to my must visit list) but until then I can live it vicariously through you. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! Appreciate that.
Great as always. An interesting side note, at the beginning talking about dead man's corner and the Stuart tank. That scene was recreated in a fantastic WWII game called Brothers in Arms Road to hill 30. For the first time in a WWII game they modeled the scenes in game after real sites in Normandy. There are photos online where they compare the in game scene to photos of that Stuart tank.
Interesting!
I played that game. I agree. It was fantastic.
I played all these "Brothers in Arms" games, they were all authentic to the sites of the battles/skirmishes. On a few trips I have made to Normandy, I recognise the locations, (from the games, even though the graphics were more infant than today). It is scary, but at the same time comforting, the game bods were doing more than just providing entertainment. If you drive up to Dead Man's Corner, and you played that game, you recognise it instantly, and all the surrounding areas.
That's exactly how I knew about this place, thanks to that game's misson and extra content that you unlocked after finish the mission, I remember I spent hours playing that game and searching books and maps about the subject. Up to this day I haven't had the oportunity to go to the area, but I have my maps ready with all the markers of both games (road to hill 30 & earned in blood) missons like coles charge, purple heart highway, la barquette, the bloodu gulch, etc. I know some places doesn't exist any more, but still I want to visit them, since they were some how part of how I got interested in History as a kid.
Not the first game. COD2 worked along side Band of Brothers AND Saving Private Ryan in creating maps for the game, sites for the show, and the sounds. If you play the game and watch the show, all the literal sounds are the same. Guns, loading, background noise, etc etc. that said, a few of the games multiplayer maps and Single player missions were all around 3 different fronts with real battles and sites
D-Day Experience is a great museum well worth a visit on every trip to the area, make sure to take time out in there as you need a good few hours to take it in and even then if you return stuff pops up you missed before.
Those two buildings are absolutely insane, thanks for taking us on this trip JD!
It really is unreal.
Been twice to this museum. It is imo the best museum in Normandy. Also the story of what happend on that location, makes it even more immersive.
Wow Eric must of thought he was in heaven if he went into that museum, the place is amazing JD 👏👏👍
Ha! Like a kid in a toy store.
I have never seen such well moulded manikins before. That was the most impressive bit!
If I was there walking thru there, I would be uttering one perpetual WOW!!! Thanks JD, too notch
Yes and yes and yes..... I agree. It's a fantastic place. I have told many about it. I couldn't believe the experience and the museum. I've travelled the world a few times and this place is on another level. A brilliant video. Really enjoyed it.
So amazing but with a tinge off sadness at so many young lives lost. I would love one day to walk the beaches off Normandy. May God watch over so many. Rip.
Congratulations on your 200th episode!
Thanks!
The intensity of the surrounding surrealism must be astounding.this makes you appreciate and understand how insignificant our existence is.
All I can say is WOW! Thank you for this tour!
My Grandfather was at Normandy. But he never spoke of Normandy. I never heard of Dead Man's Corner. Great job.
That D-Day experience was absolutely the best display of WW 2 I've ever seen
I enjoy your videos. Since General Sink was from home town. I was to learn today that there is a movement now to establish a memorial for General Sink now which the local armory is named after him. I hope we can do this.
That. Made. My bucket list. Truly amazing artifacts
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Lou, you have always been in my favorite rock vocalist!
Listen to me singing Mr. Mister Broken Wings, I'm very proud of that performance. All live.
Tremendous episode JD! That beats many of the exhibits of D Day that I have seen, even at the 82nd Airborne, and the 101st Air Assault Division museums. Thanks for choosing some of the more moving artifacts to show us such as the Lt. Meehan items, and the various uniforms and helmets of some of the heroes we appreciate. I also so appreciated the story told of SGT Geddis and the humanity of the German doctor, and his medics to have treated him for his wound. You have wetted all of our appetites to make the journey to France.
This, like all of your videos, has so much information and lessons for all of us. What has really struck me about your D-Day series is how much the French people show gratitude for what the invasion forces did for the French people. The houses with flags from the invading forces as well as the museums like this that commemorate what happened. Amazing. You know how many people denigrate the French as cowards or whatever. This series has really driven home to me what these people must have gone through and what they endured until liberated. Then the gratitude shown for what the liberators when through to restore their liberty. It has truly opened my eyes and given me such respect for the people of France. Thank you for your amazing work. Looking forward to many more stories. Deep respect and gratitude. Stay safe. Vivie la France!
When I was there for the 75th anniversary...I said the exact same thing. That was the best museum I have ever been to. I stayed right up the road in St. Com Du Mon about 200 yards from the Wolverton Monument.
I would also say that 1st lieutenant bar when you zoom in on the ring at 15:41 has a very high chance of being Lt. Meehan’s bar. Now in the same collection however what I found neat is the gold “U.S.” officers insignia which for sure belonged to one of the pilots cause that would’ve been part of the collar insignia for the USAAF the other being the wing and prop on the opposite collar. Just wow. And I also LOVE at about 24:39 they have the German officer holding the American flag 😂 priceless!
My Dad jumped into Normandy on June 4th. My bucket list is to follow his footsteps from Normandy to southern Germany.
I'm an Aussie with a short story of interest I think. Around 2000 I was at a model plane airfield in Australia flying my model plane. During a break I said hello to an old guy who had been watching. I asked him did he ever fly and he said "Not since I crashed my glider in Belgium". I was speechless. We had quite a conversation, he was so interesting. His glider was torn apart when it hit a ditch during landing.
It’s so awesome that you showed the gliders, my grandpa was a glider pilot. I can’t believe some of the things he had to do. I miss him so much so seeing what he flew in makes me feel close to him still.
It’s awesome to get to see something that was a part of his life you didn’t experience first hand. I mean, there it is and it was what it was. And then you think of him as that nice guy in the plaid short-sleeved shirt who grilled the burgers at the summer cook-out, talking to you and taking an interest in you. Mind-boggling!
The museum did an incredible job on their displays. Especially the mannequins. Well done!
Once again JD ---- incredible video. Absolutely incredible. For those of us that will (likely) never have an opportunity to walk that hallowed ground and area, you are our hands, feet & eyes. I thank you for that.
I've been here with my Father many times when we visit Normandy, this was my favourite museum with 101st airborne museum in St-Mère-Église at a close second. Absolutely love your chanel. Thank you for the nostalgia trip!
thank you for this virtual tour; feels as if we are there with you; added this to my list for my next normandy trip. Thank you, to you and your family and team, for preserving this important history and the legacies of the men who stood up to evil and claimed the victory. #neverforget
Congrats on Episode 200! One of my favorite channels on CZcams. I’ve always wanted to get to Normandy to experience the beaches and artifacts. Your series only heightens my interest. Love your process of taking us along with you on these tours. Here’s to the next 200! 🥃
Yes I agree it is a fantastic museum. If anyone like details, weapons and equipement with a realistic presentation I can also recommend Overlord museum and Memorial museum of Omaha beach. I must thank you for taking your time in the video to explain the stories behind some of the soldiers and officers for example Raymond Geddes.
I have been to Normandy, and it is breathtaking. But I was there long before this museum opened. Now I think it is time to go back. Thanks for sharing this!
Excellent walk-thru. Thank you for taking us along your journey. I never realized this part of D-Day history. Cheers!
A group from fb posted about your videos and now I can't stop watching. We will be in Normandy for the 80th and I am learning so much from you and your series. Thank you for keeping this alive.
Thank you so much for your channel. I love the history around the Civil War and WW2. You have brought me to places I will never see. Great stuff, and again, thank you!
Wow!! 200th episode!! Congrats I’ve seen them all and enjoyed each one. Thank you!! Looking forward to many more.
I'll have to agree , outstanding history museum , very well done ! Thanks for all your efforts JD ! 👌
My 7th grade teacher jumped in as a pathfinder before D day, great man and patriot
Wow!
My family is Austrian and German. I am 1st gen Australian. I don't believe in nazism but i really appreciate you showing all of the history no matter which side. Very well done. Thank you. 👍
Another museum worth visiting is the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein Oosterbeek just out of Arnhem in the Netherlands. Arnhem was featured in the movie A Bridge too Far about Operation Market Garden. The building that the Museum is in was the command centre for the British 1st Airborne Division
WOW WOW WOW! I am totally blown away by both of these museums! The large diorama that you showed at the end was so surreal - the mannequins looked like real people just frozen in time. AMAZING content! Thank you!!!
We visited Normandy in 2007 to see the different landing sites etc. We stumbled upon this and I can't remember the huge museum(maybe wasn't built then) but went into the house. I was blown away with that. I remember a bigger tribute to Forest Guth. Like a whole wall. So glad we found it and if in Normandy its well worth a visit.
Now that is a museum that I would visit (if I ever get to Normandy), the attention to detail is absolutely phenomenal!!!
as impressive as it was to watch this video and how amazing it was i can only just barely imagine what that had to be like to see all the amazing artifacts they had there.Thanks for just an another amazing video JD
I totally loved this museum. The DC3 ride at the Day experience was chilling. Look out the window as the plane is cruising and you can feel a little of what it must have been like.
Hello JD, thanks for the great video, can fully agree, the D-Day Experience is one kind o f a Museum.
Man I love this channel. Anything WW2 is facinating and your guided tours are extremely educational and entertaining. Thank you so much.
SPECTACULAR TOUR AND COMMENTARY!!!
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That museum is something of the next level of cool. Epic & off the charts.
I remember going there for one of the anniversaries and whilst I was waiting to go into the C47 experience, I bumped into James Madio. Of course, managed to get a photo with him. I was also in full 101st Airborne kit.
Good to see the Dead Mans Corner museum doing well! I was there as a teenager sometime in the 2000s. Played Brothers in Arms and I remember recognizing the places and routes from the game...
Still a big nerd on the Normandy campaign, its amazing how well documented every minuite of the D+ days are.
Great stuff!
200 episodes Whoa. Everyone a gem. Visited this museum a few years ago .The flight in the Dakota was amazingly real. There is an antique shop in Bayeux who have WW2 German helmets. It may be worth a visit if you are wanting genuine relics .It is near the cathedral
Again, I´m absolutely speechless. Didn´t know those museums exist. Great job!
They are some of the best.
Visited 10 years ago while my son and I drove across Europe following the Easy Company exploits to Berchtesgaden….amazing museum there and all thru Normandy. Thanks! Andrew
Yes, wow wow wow. Thanks JD for all of the insight and heads up. My brother are headed out a week from tomorrow for the Band of Brothers cruise starting in Taccoa with Stephen Ambrose Tours. You just really keep warming me up to a level of very hot for this trip. Love your narratives. So inspiring it makes me want to cry. Thanks again. FYI, Our father was in D-Day and Battle of Bulge so this will make our experience all more important.
Fantastic video! That museum was amazing. The amount of time and effort it took to hunt down, and put all those pieces together in chronological order must have been phenomenal.
Absolutely amazing!! The level of detail and amout of artifacts! That has to be the pinnacle of your trip!
As always, thanks for posting yet another excellent WW2 video from you and for keeping this history alive by telling and showing details of what one is viewing as you video too.
That was incredible mate. Thank you for keeping their deeds and memories alive.
Beyond belief. So fantastic. Would liek to see even more of these museums.
How is it possible that your videos keep getting better and better? Thank you.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this. I want to go to France so bad!!
This series is very well done and pays total respect to all the participants on that conflict. My grand father stormed the beach at Juno shot 3 times and I'm very proud of all of the Allied forces. Normandy is in my near future as a travel destination. Thank you
My Dad landed on Juno also. He was 15th Scottish Division, Royal Artillery.
Mind blown!! What a collection and stunning displays
I truly appreciate how you geek out about historical memorabilia. Thank you for putting this on your channel.
Dan zou ik als ik jou was in de oorlog musea in Luxemburg gaan kijken. Ook zo mooi, groot en in Detail opgezet. Echt een aanrader!
Just another great job I had the privilege to visit that museum five years ago they have done a lot of work Since I was there but I would recommend anybody that goes to Normandy go to deadman‘s corner museum🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
Another amazing video. Those dioramas were mind blowing. I half expected them to start moving around. I feel like I have to ready myself when these videos come along because I know I'm about to take a hell of a ride through huge moments in history.
Easily the best I've ever seen.
Thank you! I have always hoped to visit Europe, especially, Normandy. I am 61 and had my right leg amputated due to circulation issues. So, travel for that long and walking around isn't an option. But your camera was at least the 2nd best option. Same with almost all of the locations. You have no idea how much I appreciate this.
This place is beyond great, and the attached museum should not be missed!! Been there, it's outstanding
MIND BOGGLINGLY FANTASTIC. Thank you for sharing, I feel like I just went there myself.
Been there twice and it's even more impressive now like 6 years ago. And thank you for your work and videos. Greetings from southern Germany 👋🏼
Wow , incredible ! The very best dioramas I have ever seen anywhere, incredible experience and collection.
WOW,WOW,WOW For the 200th episode you have saved us the best til last ,that has got to be the most incredible collection of original items, now that was something else !!! i sat watching this video in awe .Thanks man !!
Everything is booked and hopefully all can go on, June 2nd in the night i'm leaving for a week full of D-Day and I can't wait. Pretty high on the list is Dead Man's Corner but I had no idea it was this good, this just hyped me up even more.
Going through all your Normandy content, old and "new, going through my D-Day books and trying to take up as much info as possible. But you, Erik and Paul are reallu something else. So much incredibly detailed info on all the videos you do. Thank you🙏🏻
What an amazing museum. When I get a chance to visit Normandy, this is for sure at the top of the list.
Thank you so much for your tour. I was spellbound.
Seriously amazing video! What a collection of artifacts and AMAZING displays! Wow! You were right JD! The creators clearly appreciate history! What details! Mind blown!
I went to Normandy in 2016 when a buddy who served with me in the 3/502nd. The history was incredible. That's for sharing.
Great video JD! Thanks for sharing man that is quite a museum!! How did they acquire so much period equipment--and not only that but significant period equipment!!!! Great job thanks for sharing!!!!
Thanks for all that you do, I've always wanted to visit Normandy, but even more so now, just to visit these museums.
Wow! DMC Museum has really upped their game since I was there in ‘07! Fascinating museum, and it really makes you ‘feel’ like you’ve stepped back in time..truly, the experience is palpable. Great video!