「Set beside the Merderet River in Normandy, La Fière Guesthouse offers travelers more than just a place to stay—it offers a direct link to one of D-Day’s fiercest battles. Here, in June 1944, the 82nd Airborne Division fought to secure the vital bridge at La Fière, a struggle so intense it became one of the bloodiest engagements in the division’s history. Control of this crossing was essential to halt German counterattacks and open the path inland from Utah Beach.
Today, the fields are peaceful,...
「Set beside the Merderet River in Normandy, La Fière Guesthouse offers travelers more than just a place to stay—it offers a direct link to one of D-Day’s fiercest battles. Here, in June 1944, the 82nd Airborne Division fought to secure the vital bridge at La Fière, a struggle so intense it became one of the bloodiest engagements in the division’s history. Control of this crossing was essential to halt German counterattacks and open the path inland from Utah Beach.
Today, the fields are peaceful,...
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