The Fate of German Paratroopers on D-Day
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, the small village of Saint-Côme-du-Mont became a critical battleground in the fight for Normandy. In this video, we examine the fierce fighting that took place here, focusing on the role of the 6th Fallschirmjäger Regiment. Tasked with defending the area against the advancing U.S. 101st Airborne Division, a whole battalion of elite German paratroopers found themselves trapped in the surrounding marshes. Cut off and overwhelmed, their story is one of determination, desperation, and ultimate tragedy. Discover how the events at Saint-Côme-du-Mont impacted the broader Normandy campaign and the fate of the German defenders.
Saint-Côme-du-Mont: The Trapped Fallschirmjägers | D Day Normandy | WW2
Credit to : The History Explorer
