NormandyWarGuide @NormandyGuide
An online guide to the D-Day sites in Normandy - war diaries - ww2 maps - archive normandywarguide.com Joined March 2014-
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Just published the latest project update on Buy Me a Coffee — covering my recent trip to Normandy and site development, including the start of work on a public version of the true-to-map WW2 coordinate converter! buymeacoffee.com/normandywargui…
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Today I'm visiting a few places referenced in war diaries I've been working on recently, including the church at Ducy Sainte Marguerite
Made a quick stop at Trevieres, after reading about 95th US Inf Div stained glass window
Just published the latest behind-the-scenes update including categories & tags being added the archive, plus the first batch of 27 GSGS 4250 maps on the improved mapping setup — including 4 new additions.. buymeacoffee.com/normandywargui…
Just published the latest behind-the-scenes update including an update on the WW2 maps project, war diaries and a visit to the Army Flying Museum! If you're interested in how things are shaping up, take a look: buymeacoffee.com/normandywargui…
Just uploaded the 5th Battalion Wiltshire Regiment August 1944 War diary covering the unit's actions in the area around Mount Pincon and their advance ending the month at Gasny after crossing the River Seine. normandywarguide.com/war-diaries/5t…
Just uploaded the 1/5 Battalion Welch Regiment August 1944 War Diary covering the units time in Normandy, initially in the area Gournay before advancing east to area Les Quatre Hertes normandywarguide.com/war-diaries/1-…
Just published the latest behind-the-scenes update! Includes progress on the WW2 mapping project, a visit to the Hankley Common D-Day trial site, and a stop at Aldbourne—home to Easy Company before Normandy. Read the full update here: buymeacoffee.com/normandywargui…
Just uploaded the 2nd Gordons’ September 1944 diary covering the units advanced from France through Belgium into the Netherlands, conducting clearing operations, engaging enemy forces along key roads, and supporting the push toward Eindhoven and beyond normandywarguide.com/war-diaries/2-…
I've just shared a behind-the-scenes update on the project, including progress on WW2 map improvements and archive upgrades. If you're interested in how things are shaping up, take a look: buymeacoffee.com/normandywargui… #WW2 #Normandy #DigitalArchives #maps
Just uploaded the 5th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment’s August to December 1944 war diaries. In August they continue to unload supplies based at Bernieres-sur-Mer, later moving to Hermanville with companies disposed at Ouistreham and Lion-sur-Mer normandywarguide.com/war-diaries/5t…
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