There’s so much WWII history to see in Normandy, but when you’re short on time these Normandy tours from Paris can help you make the most of your visit to Normandy’s D-Day sites. Why take Normandy tours from Paris? While it would be great if we could all spend weeks in Normandy exploring the fascinating … The post The 7 Best Normandy Tours from Paris in 2023: D-Day in a Day appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

Visiting the many Normandy museums (and other amazing D-Day sites) should be at the top of every World War II history buff’s bucket list. Very few other places evoke the kind of historical energy that the battlegrounds and memorials of Normandy do. It will truly be a trip you will never, ever forget. The 14 … The post 14 Must-Visit Normandy Museums for WWII History Buffs (2023) appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

Whether you’re visiting Paris before or after a trip to the beaches of Normandy or simply on its own, there are plenty of WWII sites in Paris at which to learn about the city’s wartime history. Though Paris may not have the monumental battlefields and grand museums of Normandy, it does have a lot to … The post WWII Sites in Paris: 20 Fascinating Museums, Memorials, & More (+ Tips!) appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

As both a world traveler and World War II historian, I was very excited to check out WWII sites in Morocco on my recent trip to this beautiful country. I’ve read plenty on the Mediterranean and North African campaigns of WWII and thus had high hopes for WWII sites in Morocco as a result. However, … The post WWII Sites in Morocco: 12+ Places to Explore Operation Torch & Beyond appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

While I’m sure you would love to visit them all, sometimes you have to concentrate on choosing only the best D-Day beach to visit in order to pack everything into your busy travel schedule. If you’ve done any research on D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, then you already know there are five to choose from: Utah Beach Omaha Beach Gold Beach Juno Beach Sword Beach Each of these offers its own unique experiences, museums, relics, activities, and more. So, if you only have time to visit one, which is the best D-Day beach to visit? Well, that all depends. But this post is here to help you choose ..read more

One of the questions I get asked most often as a World War II travel expert is: “Is it OK to visit WW2 sites with kids?” Followed by: “Can I? Should I? Is it appropriate? Help!” While I do not have children myself, I am still able to answer these questions in an objective way and provide the information necessary for you to make these decisions yourself. And because I answer this so often, I decided to put all my advice into one single post to hopefully help the most people. If you’re wondering if you should bring your child to a World War II museum, battlefield, or concentration camp, you’re ..read more

As in the rest of the country, you can find a number of WWII sites in Phoenix, Arizona (and the surrounding areas of Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe) that showcase the pride the United States has for its past generations. Arizona being the namesake of the ship most associated with the start of the war (for Americans) and Phoenix being the capital means there is no shortage of World War II history to explore in the area. Photo by my friend Samantha Caputo WWII sites in Phoenix, Arizona (and thereabouts) The sites you’ll find here range from memorials and museums to some seriously noteworthy histori ..read more

As you can imagine, there are interesting World War II sites all over Germany, but Birkenkopf Stuttgart is definitely one of the more unusual ones. Stuttgart’s Birkenkopf, known more locally as Monte Scherbelino, is one of Germany’s many leftover ruins sites. So, let’s explore it. Table of Contents What is Birkenkopf Stuttgart? Stuttgart, Germany during World War II Subscribe to DWWII Monte Scherbelino Stuttgart What to see at Birkenkopf Stuttgart How to get to Birkenkopf Stuttgart Birkenkopf Stuttgart: Need to know Where to stay in Stuttgart What to pack for your trip to Stuttgart What ..read more

Most WWII travelers know about visiting Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany and Auschwitz in Poland, but not everyone knows you can visit Terezín Concentration Camp from Prague in the Czech Republic. The sad reality about the Nazi concentration camp system is that it was a vast network of over 1,000 camps and subcamps spread across much of Europe. What this means today is that travelers have ample opportunities to explore this horrific past up-close. In other words, you don’t need to be traveling through Germany or Poland to visit sites like these. Visiting Terezín Concentration Camp from Pr ..read more

Of all the World War II sites in Italy, those in the city of Cassino are among the most noteworthy. (Monte Cassino itself is arguably one of the most visited WWII sites in the whole country.) Conveniently located halfway between Rome and Naples, Cassino is easy to visit and offers enough WWII history for an enriching day or two on your Italy road trip. Table of Contents WWII history in Cassino, Italy WWII sites in Cassino today 1. Monte Cassino Abbey (Abbazia di Montecassino) 2. Polish War Cemetery 3. Memorial Museum of the 2nd Polish Army Corps in Monte Cassino 4. Monument to the 3rd Carp ..read more