La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument
France
Inside the park is the statue of the American soldier Iron Mike, replica of the one located in Fort Bragg (military training base) in the state of North Carolina in the United States and an orientation table retracing the facts.
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1La Fière Bridge and Iron Mike Monument
Welcome to La Fière, perhaps the most hotly contested piece of ground in the entire Normandy campaign. As we stand on this ridge overlooking the Merderet River valley, we are at the site of a battle that military historians,…
앱에서 듣기2Iron Mike: The Patron Saint of the Airborne
Standing tall on the ridge is the statue known as 'Iron Mike.' This bronze figure of a paratrooper, M1 Garand in hand and eyes fixed on the horizon, has become the universal symbol of the American airborne soldier. Interestingly,…
앱에서 듣기3The La Fière Manor: A Headquarters Under Fire
Directly adjacent to the bridge stands the La Fière Manor, a traditional Norman stone farmhouse that played a central role in the battle. During the engagement, this house served as a command post and a focal point for the…
앱에서 듣기4The Bridge and the Merderet River
We now descend to the bridge itself, a modest stone structure spanning the Merderet River. In 1944, this small bridge was the center of the world for the men of the 82nd Airborne. …
앱에서 듣기5The Bazooka Teams: Heim and Peterson's Stand
Just south of the bridge, near a stone slab, is the location where two of the most famous heroes of La Fière, Marcus Heim and L. Peterson, dug their foxhole. …
앱에서 듣기6The Causeway: The Lethal Funnel
If you look west across the river, you see the long, straight road known as the causeway. In 1944, this was a lethal funnel. …
앱에서 듣기7The Detailed Bronze Diorama: Mapping the Valor
Near the Iron Mike monument, there is a large, incredibly detailed bronze sculpture that acts as a 3D map of the battlefield. This piece of art is an invaluable tool for any visitor looking to understand the tactical flow of the…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we conclude our tour of La Fière, let us stand once more beneath the gaze of Iron Mike. We have walked the ridge of the 'Jumping General,' explored the stone walls of the proud manor, and stood on the bridge where two young…
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| 위치 | France |
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| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 49.3852, -1.3462 |
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