SUTTON Travels

08 January 2018

World War II Museum D-Day

The D-Day exhibit is a permanent exhibit in the entry building (Louisiana Pavilion) at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.

D-Day was 6 June 1944 and was known as Operation Overlord.

As you enter, you view a full size replica of the Telemetry Room of the Riva Bella Fire Direction Tower at Normandy. Nearby is a model of the full tower.

The packs carried by the soldiers contained a selection of items, which are included in various displays.

Early on, paratroopers took off from airfields in the south of Britain. They landed at pre-selected drop zones in Northern France.

But some troopers were "dummies" used to deceive the enemy.

The landings on the five beaches continued through the day. Several enlarged photos tell the story.

Juno Beach

Sword Beach

The Canadians were amongst the first of the allies that began to build an invasion force in December 1939. After America entered the war in 1941, they send more than 1.4 million troops in 1943 and 1944.

Eventually, over 2 million troops joined forces by D-Day. In addition to the USA, UK, and Canadians were Australian, Belgian, Czech, Dutch, French, Greek, New Zealand, Norwegian, Rhodesian, and Polish troops and support personnel.

The invasion was the largest multiforce (naval, air, land) invasion in the history of the world.

The combined forces served under the command of American General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

How many died? Estimates from the D-Day Museum list more than 425,000 Allied and German troops killed, wounded, or missing during the battle of Normandy.

The allies captured about 200,000 German prisoners of war.

The five beaches of the Normandy D-Day Invasion (IWM)

Utah - US 4th Infantry Division
Omaha - US 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions
Gold - British 50th Division
Juno - Canadian 3rd Division
Sword - British 3rd Division

See Part I for more information on the National WWII Museum.

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World War II Museum Part I

Enter the outstanding National WW II Museum via the Lousiana Memorial Pavilion. After purchasing your tickets (I bought the two-day ticket with 4D experience), head over to the Train Car.

Inside the train car you get ready to ship off to war following a brief film. Then head upstairs for the D-Day (or other) exhibits. I found the D-Day Exhibit well-organized and informative with plenty of artifacts.

Based on my selected 4-D Film Experience admission time, I walked across the covered bridge to the next building to enter the Solomon Victory Theater. I got a center seat with a good view of the large screen. The film, Beyond All Aboundaries, narrated by Tom Hanks, is a dramatic overview of WWII enhanced with multiple visual layers, stage props, simulated snowfall, and rumbling seats. It's a worthwhile addition to the entry fee. Below is a trailer from YouTube.

I returned to the main entry building to review the Home Front exhibit. You will see various scenes from 1940s America along with artifacts.

In between scheduled events, I walked around the large vehicles on the main floor.

There's more to see in other buildings, which I will include in separate posts.

Perspective: This is an American Museum, which focuses on the American forces. That said, the people of the USA contributed so many lives and resources to defeating Germany, Japan, and Italy thus, any story of the war would need to emphasize the role of the USA.

The focus is primarily on the military accomplishments. The contributions of other Americans are acknowledged along with some of the dishonorable aspects such as the treatment of African Americans and Japanese Americans.

Fees: The Museum is NOT free. The tickets are pricey for a museum but I think the experience is worth paying for.

Food: There is a cafe near the Solomon Victory Theater. Prices are expensive as in many museums. There are a variety of restaurants within walking distance.

Times: See the website for details. The museums are open most days. When I visited, the hours were 9 to 5. I spent most of two days at the museums but took a leisurely lunch nearby.

Parking & Transportation: There is parking nearby. I stayed at a nearby hotel and just walked to the museum. Public transportation is available.

Location: 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 USA

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15 November 2017

United States Capitol

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The U S Capitol is a must see for visitors to Washington DC.

Inside are galleries and exhibitions.

You can download an app to learn more about the capitol, including the landscape and events.

Before visiting, be sure to watch the orientation video on the webpage.

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

World War II Memorial Washington DC

The World War II memorial in Washington DC is a fitting tribute to those who fought to defend the United States and its allies.

Each state is represented in a circle surrounding a fountain.

The memorial is maintained by the National Park Service (nps.gov).

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PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

National Archives

National Archives / Geoff W Sutton 2017

The National Archives in Washington DC is a museum that contains America's founding documents, records useful in family research, and exhibits. There are other national archives in other cities.

You will see the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

There are billions of documents about the history of the United States-- treaties, posters, maps, and much more.

Location: 700 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC 20408

Shop- There is a museum store, which contains things of interest to children and adults.

Learn more about the archives at archives.gov

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

White House Washington DC

The White House is worth at least one visit when going to Washington DC.

Photo from years ago

Check the website for its history and tour information. whitehouse.gov

There are specific guidelines for visiting the White House.

PLACES TO VISIT IN WASHINGTON DC

Here’s a few places to see along with some photos and links to information.

United States Capitol

Monuments and Memorials

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Museums

American History

Air and Space Museum

Natural History Museum

Postal Museum

National Art Gallery

National Postal Museum

Holocaust Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of African American History and Culture

And here’s my webpage www.suttong.com

And some books I have published

My Travel Blog

My YouTube Travel Site

Union Station Washington DC

Union Station, Washington DC / Geoff W Sutton 2017

In addition to the architecture and transportation hub, Union Station is a good place to find a variety of reasonably priced meals on the main floor and below in the food court.