Step Aboard History with the Battleship Texas: Normandy Tour – May & June 2025 Come visit for an unforgettable experience aboard the Battleship Texas—the last surviving battleship that bombarded the coast of Normandy during D-Day. This exclusive tour will take participants deep into the ship’s history and heroic role in World War II. Guests will: * Stand in the very spot where the crew was briefed on the D-Day invasion. * Visit the beautifully restored wardroom, showcasing the ship’s fresh updates. * Enter Turret One and learn how the massive guns were loaded and operated. * Discover a real firing mission the Texas executed on June 15, 1944. Then, make your way to the Pilot House, where you’ll hear the dramatic story of the Battle of Cherbourg. This is where the Texas was struck twice by 240 mm German shells—resulting in the ship's only combat fatality. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience D-Day history like never before—only on the Battleship Texas. We look forward to welcoming you aboard this May and June 2025!

Posted by i45NOW Wellington at 2025-05-02 17:12:40 UTC