A new museum that opened its doors only on D-day 2005. The museum here at St Côme du Mont near Carentan is one of the new breed of museums that is themed to tell the story of what happened in the locality. When the 101st Parachute Infantry Regiment dropped close by on 6th June 1944 the house in which the museum is based was in use by Von der Heydte who was the commander of the 6th German Parachute Regiment. When he pulled his command post back nearer Carentan, the American 101st took it over as a first aid post. Rooms in the house are arranged to recreate these events and many personnel effects of the 101st "Band of Brothers" are included in the exhibits. There is also a shop selling genuine memorabilia.
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