Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
France
Discover the typical Norman village, linking Utah Beach and Carentan, and thus an important road crossroads to take.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Sant Ma-ree du Mon, a village that stands as a silent witness to the dawn of European liberation. As you stand in this historic square, imagine the chaos of the early hours of June 6, 1944. …
Listen in the app2The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption — The Sniper’s Nest
Gaze up at the magnificent belfry of the church. During the liberation, this high point was a double-edged sword. …
Listen in the app3The Town Square — The Painter and the Secret Map
In the center of the square, near where the modern amenities stand, there once stood a steel-screened urinal. In the spring of 1944, a local painter and decorator was using the facility when a sudden gust of wind blew a map off…
Listen in the app4The Allie House — A Miraculous Escape
Look toward the houses bordering the square. One of these was the site of a truly cinematic escape involving a paratrooper named Ambrose Allie. …
Listen in the app5The Town Hall — Occupation and Retribution
The Town Hall, or Mairie, served as the administrative heart of the German occupation. From 1942, it was here that young French men were summoned for the obligatory work service, or STO, which sent them to labor in Germany. …
Listen in the app6The WN-10 Memorial — The Simultaneous Duel
Near this memorial, one of the most remarkable and tragic anecdotes of the liberation took place—a scene described by witnesses as something out of a 'Wild West' shootout. An American paratrooper and a German soldier were moving…
Listen in the app7The Village Pump — The Iconic 'Eagle' Photograph
This unassuming village pump is the site of one of the most famous photographs of the 101st Airborne. Taken on June 7, 1944, the image depicts three young French girls standing next to several paratroopers. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Sant Ma-ree du Mon, take one last look around this peaceful square. It is hard to reconcile the quiet beauty of these stone cottages with the violent history they have endured. …
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What is Sainte-Marie-du-Mont?
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 49.3868, -1.2265 |
| Last updated |