Dead Man's Corner in Normandy (The Best Museum in Europe???) | History Traveler Episode 200

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.

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 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!

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!

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.

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 ❓❓

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..👍👍

Salute to all who sacrificed and endured in those most trying of times. Thank you for this presentation. 👍🇺🇸

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.

My Dad jumped into Normandy on June 4th. My bucket list is to follow his footsteps from Normandy to southern Germany.

My husband is a history buff and he just loved this video he said keep up the good work and videos. More please.

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!

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!

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.

Dear Sir. am currently sitting in a small house in Normandy with my dog and my wife. I am a disabled war veteran from Denmark, and my wife rented this French house. We just saw your excellent presentation and we are going to visit Dead Man’s Corner museum as well as the D-Day Experience tomorrow … based upon your recommendation Sir. Thank you for what you did for Europe in 1944 and onwards. The history of the American (and other allied forces) is truly remarkable and deeply felt when you visit Normandy. No more war…but always watch that six o’clock ! Thank you so much from Tino and family 🇩🇰🎗🇺🇸🎗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎗🇨🇦🎗🇫🇷 ///

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.

Congratulations on your 200th episode!

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.