Jack Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Whilst in Normandy yesterday (why does the sun always shine there?) I took this image of this building but the questions are: where is it? what is it significance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 WXYZ ? The complex where the crew of a german battery was housed and wiped out by a single soldier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 WXYZ ? The complex where the crew of a german battery was housed and wiped out by a single soldier. :computerrage: NO sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 jack im so jelous you go to normandy too much ! :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 jack im so jelous you go to normandy too much ! :confused: You come next time! But what is the answer........ Will give you a clue - it is something to do with 101st airborne.......:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Brecourt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Brecourt? No sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 WXYZ ? The complex where the crew of a german battery was housed and wiped out by a single soldier. JN - you and I went passed this building.....:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Heres another clue........ It is on 'purple heart lane'........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 i will try the Ingouf Farm where the baynot charge took place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 i will try the Ingouf Farm where the baynot charge took place I am impressed Dave - but no Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) is it in a place called holdy?(D Day first aid station?) Edited October 3, 2009 by Willyslancs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 well jack still waiting for answer .........:n00b: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 maybe thats where he s gone lol (and was just checking no one knows where it is ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 ive been to normandy a couple of times i love the place and awaiting answer ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 ive been to normandy a couple of times i love the place and awaiting answer ... OK - it was a bit of a hard one but one more clue.......its near Dead Man's Corner!!:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 OK - it was a bit of a hard one but one more clue.......its near Dead Man's Corner!!:cool2: So it's got to be something to do with 'Easy' Company then?? Would it be on the road to Carentan? Apart from that I still don't know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 So it's got to be something to do with 'Easy' Company then?? Would it be on the road to Carentan? Apart from that I still don't know!! Smithy - getting close and nowt to do with E Co. (there were 26 other companies in the 101st)It is on the road to Carentan.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.ice Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Was it the first brothel liberated in France, needed 6 companys + an armoured division + marching band to make the place safe. 69 missing in action, later found safe and well, just tired! All covered up by the top brass as future presidents involved....:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 So 'dead man' is a euphamism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Smithy - getting close and nowt to do with E Co. (there were 26 other companies in the 101st)It is on the road to Carentan.......... Ok then, possibly some kind of aid station? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 well :??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 OK will get a pic up on Monday and more details but it is *''Doc Lage's second first aid station for 2/502 PIR on the right hand side coming from Dead Man's Corner to Carentan. The location as taken at Pont de Douve, along the N-13 road. This is on the causeway above Carentan and the buildings are still standing''. * from Mark Bandos site. How many times have we passed it with out knowing about it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 quite a number of times, I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 thanks for that o great one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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