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D-Day Conneaut?
Simply speaking, D-Day Conneaut is the most realistic and educational D-Day reenactment in America, perhaps anywhere. The annual re-creation of the amphibious allied landings upon the beaches of Normandy France is accurately portrayed within Conneaut Township Park, Conneaut Ohio. The event brings hundreds of re-enactors and thousands of spectators to the park's bluffs which overlook a 250 yard beach that remarkably resembles Omaha Beach. In 2009 the event staff expanded the program to a Friday evening of musical entertainment, a morning tactical battle of the bridge featuring inland and airborne troops, coupled with French resistance followed by medical evacuations of simulated wounded to a field hospital constructed upon the parade ground. On top of that, we also brought on board a WWII Higgins Boat LCVP landing craft and had General Omar Bradley's 5 Star Flag flying proudly on our parade ground! These additional elements will be part of the program again in 2010 and we plan on adding more this year as well! New for 2010, the program will begin on Friday continuing into Saturday evening ending with our annual USO show. If you missed the bridge battle last year you can learn more about this much talked about addition to our program by clicking here. Details regarding the 2010 program will be updated on our event schedule page.
The signature of our event assemble Allied and Axis re-enactors, along with the support of the United States Naval Reserve, the United States Coast Guard, the Sea Cadets of Sandusky Ohio as well as private contributors combine to bring together all the elements of seaborne landing. The combination of a sea invasion via landing craft similar to those used during D-Day, along with replicas of period aircraft flying overhead, simulate the amphibious assault of fixed Axis troop emplacements located on an elevated bluff overlooking the beach just like it was on June 6th 1944.
This free to the public reenactment offers an unmatched educational and historical experience. All spectators have an excellent and unobstructed view of the battlefield. On the parade ground above, an encampment of Allied and Axis units provide spectators the entire 1940's military experience. Sea side and camp life of the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who participated in the actual landings are realistically recreated with original equipment, uniforms and vehicles.
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Capping off the event is a 1940's USO style show and dance. Featuring a live Big Band, the show is held at the Conneaut American Legion beginning at 8:00 PM. The public is welcomed to attend for a modest $5 admission fee.
This remarkable event is a truly impressive undertaking and is only topped by the presence of the real heroes of D-Day and campaigns throughout the war - our honored Veterans.
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