Four massive German guns once guarded the Normandy coast from these cliffs—and their original casemates still stand at Longues-sur-Mer. This historical tour explores one of the best-preserved Atlantic Wall batteries, positioned between Omaha Beach and Gold Beach, and explains how its 152 mm naval guns threatened Allied ships during the D-Day landings.
Follow the battery’s story from its construction in 1943 through the Allied bombardment and its capture by British forces on June 7, 1944. A compelling look at D-Day, German coastal defenses, and World War II military history in Normandy, this battlefield exploration offers context for visitors planning a Normandy history trip and for anyone interested in the Atlantic Wall, Omaha Beach, or Gold Beach.
