Carentan-les-Marais Colonel R. Cole Command Post
Description:
In the front yard is a plaque commemorating Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cole and the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) of the 101st Airborne Division, who launched an assault from this location which served LtCol Cole’s commanding post during World War II.
Address:
D971/ Rte Américaine , 50500 , Carentan-les-Marais , 50-Manche , Normandy , France
Ingouf Farm, also Colonel Robert G. Cole’s command post, is situated in the southwest of the town about 1.8 km from the town hall. This is located about 230 meters southwest of the D971 and D974 roundabout. The site served as a fortified German stronghold during the Battle of Carentan, posing a significant challenge to American forces advancing inland after D-Day. On June 11, 1944, Colonel Robert G. Cole led a famous bayonet charge to dislodge the defenders, securing the site, which then became a command post for American operations. Source of information: www.historynet.com, www.dday-overlord.com
Map reference (click on pin to see Lat/Long):
49.312179 -1.261192 D971/ Rte Américaine
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