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Outside the museum, discover artillery and defense equipment, as well as the Airborne Wall, a unique place of remembrance that you can contribute to.
Airborne Wall
To honor the men who fought during World War II, we created the Airborne Wall, a memorial dedicated to airborne troops. Inaugurated in June 2014, the Airborne Wall already includes nearly a hundred commemorative stones, each honoring one of these soldiers.
You too can add your stone to the wall. Each stone costs €275, covering the purchase, engraving, and placement. A small portion is donated to the Carentan Historical Foundation.
Place a stone in honor of the soldier of your choice* by filling out the form:
*Soldier must be a member of the airborne troops who fought in World War II in an airborne unit in Europe (or attached to an airborne unit), or a pilot who dropped paratroopers in combat as part of the Troop Carrier Group.
German 88 mm gun
This 88 mm German gun was one of the most widely used artillery pieces by German anti-aircraft units during the Battle of Normandy. Feared by the Allies for its high rate of fire, long range, and precise anti-aircraft shots (about three times more powerful than their own weapons), these guns were also mounted on some German tanks and caused heavy losses.
Recently repainted, this rare original piece is on display outside the museum.
Stuart M5 Tank
This American light tank, the Stuart M5, was manufactured between 1942 and 1944 and was mainly used for reconnaissance missions.
On June 7, 1944, tank #12 of the 70th Tank Battalion was destroyed right in front of the historic house. The crew was killed, and the tank commander remained hanging from the turret for several days, giving this place the legendary name Dead Man’s Corner.
The Stuart tank, visible in front of the Dead Man’s Corner Museum, is an exact replica of the one destroyed in June 1944.
1st ESB Road Marker Memorial
These road markers were created at the request of Colonel Caffey, commander of the 1st Engineer Special Brigade, on Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, to honor his 43 men who died in combat during the Normandy Campaign (June–August 1944).
🔹 Pvt. Serge DANEL
Born Serge Djeniladze on March 20, 1911, in Ekaterinoslav, Ukraine, he emigrated to the United States on August 2, 1923, and became an American citizen on December 13, 1938.
Assigned to the 3207th Quartermaster Service Company, 1st ESB, for Operation Overlord, Pvt. Danel landed on Utah Beach with the first assault waves on June 6, 1944.
He was killed by friendly fire on June 9, 1944, while on patrol near Carentan. He is buried in the American Cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer (Plot C, Row 10, Grave 18).
Belgian Gate or Cointet Barrier
Also known as the “C-Element”, this defensive barrier was first used by the Belgian army during the German invasion. The Germans later adopted this system and installed it along the Atlantic Wall, including in Normandy.
When linked together, the Belgian Gates formed an effective defense line on open terrain. The Americans modified them during the “hedgerow battle” (June–July 1944) by cutting them apart and attaching them to tanks. This allowed tanks to push through hedgerows rather than getting stuck, reducing their exposure to enemy fire.
This Belgian Gate, on display outside the museum, is one of only five remaining in the world.
Sherman Tank
This Sherman M4A4 tank was loaned to the museum by the French Army via the Musée des Blindés in Saumur. This type of tank was used by the 2nd American Armored Division, which liberated Carentan. With its original colors, this historic piece proudly stands in front of D-Day Experience.