We have been here before and had to come back as we were in the area. Hans is a lovely man very... read more
We have been here before and had to come back as we were in the area. Hans is a lovely man very... read more
Hans the gentleman who gave us a very warm welcome, allowed us into his wonderful tribute to all... read more
Hans who runs this museum has met lots of veterans who over there years have donated their precious memoirs from their time in the 2nd world war and D-day landings, horrific tales of death and happier memories too, I feel its a bit more personal than the big museum on the seafront.
To review D-Day some 70 years ago is daunting. This museum talks explicitly about the plans for the American/British invasion of the Normandy coast to begin to take back Europe from the Nazis.
Many other brave soldiers from other countries joined in the war effort in a few days after the initial assault. I believe it was Winston Churchill's original idea and without the British, the whole assault would have failed as a terrible storm kept the American forces from landing for the first few days. Over 9000 American soldiers died in that first year.
Going to this museum made my family realize the enormity of WW11 and the number of heroic acts it took to win the war
We are so lucky to live freely now.....It might have been so different except for the remarkable sacrifices made by so many in 1944.
If you do anything in France, take the time to go here and walk the beach which has been pretty much preserved.
I am not a historian and may have some facts askew, but I did get the Big Picture and so will you---and be amazed.
Having been here a few times to Arromanche I was pleasantly surprised and and a little intrigued to see this museum sat in the middle of the town. I would rate this as my favourite of our few days here doing the d-day museums. Hans provided a wealth of information into his labour of love and provided a real personal and fascinating insight into the displays and most importantly the connection and story. I am sure there was a story for every item in this small but perfectly formed establishment. Which means of course that it leaves scope for plenty of revisits
We've visited the Librators Museum today. Hans, the owner, gave us a guided tour. In Dutch (especially handy for the kids...). He shared so many stories of veterans which made it a very impressive visit. With Hans you don't see just the uniform but the men behind them and the stories of D Day. I think it says it all that my 9 year old daughter, hearing that they will set up screens to show the interviews with all the veterans next year, said..: "we'll come back next year!'
It is a small museum. Don't visit it for the 'amount' of uniforms and weaponry. But visit is to hear to stories of the veterans. Hans, thanks for an incredible visit.
When you start the Market Garden museum.. let me know.. we'll be there
There is no way one goes around with a smile on their face. A true feeling one goes through when they visit this place can be seen on every face. Share a thought and feel blessed of how happy we are now.
it is a small museum with personal collection. I think the owner really put lots of effort to collect all of these. Really personal with lots of details, comparing with those public museums.