Paratroopers

Over 24,000 Paratroopers were dropped on Normandy on 6th June, nearly all within a three hour period. The memorial below, located in the village of Sainte-Mere-Eglise commemorates the landing of John Steele. The town was heavily fortified with German troops. After being strung up on the Church roof John Steele pretended to be dead. This undoubtedly saved his life. The story of Sainte-Mere-Eglise is told in the film, 'The Longest Day'.

A stained glass window within the church commemerating the contribution of the paratroopers.