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Major Richard Winters Memorial, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont›France
4.8(319 reviews)
15min
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D-Day Heritage of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
4 attractions · 6h 31min · transit route
Utah BeachUtah Beach Landing MuseumMajor Richard Winters Memorial
Estimated cost: €18.5 for 1 person
Tickets ~€18.5
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About Major Richard Winters Memorial
6-meter bronze statue of Major Richard Winters stands along the D913 road between Sainte-Marie-du-Mont and Utah Beach, marking the area where he landed by parachute on D-Day. S. military officers who served on D-Day.
Combine with 3 nearby attractions for a full day
From €18.5 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The memorial cost approximately $250,000 to build, largely funded through a grassroots campaign. A young man named Jordan raised $99,000 alone by selling "Hang Tough" bracelets - Winters' personal motto that he would say to his men.
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6h 31min
D-Day Heritage of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
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