Ferme Marmion RAVENOVILLE

This farmhouse transformed into a strongpoint by the Germans during World War II enabled them to control access to the beach (Utah Beach). It was taken by the men of major John P. Stopka of the 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Regiment on June 6, 1944.

This farmhouse transformed into a strongpoint by the Germans during World War II enabled them to control access to the beach (Utah Beach). It was taken by the men of major John P. Stopka of the 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Regiment on June 6, 1944.