Sainte-Mère-Église in Manche, Normandy, France — Western Europe
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969
Photographed by James Hulse, June 3, 2025
1. General Dwight D. Eisenhower Marker
By land, air and sea, the Allies surged into France and began the 11-month great crusade to defeat Nazi Germany.
Eisenhower, who would go on to serve two terms as President of the United States, led with accountability, humility, heart and head. Should the mission fail, he stood ready to take full responsibility.
A life member of American Legion Post 39 in Abilene, Kansas, Eisenhower made some of the 20th century's most important decisions, including the June 6, 1944, order to launch history's largest amphibious assault, behind the courage, training and determination of all who served under his command.
With gratitude, the American Legion • Operation Democracy • City of Sainte-Mère-Église • Amis des Vétérans Américains Next Generations • the Airborne Museum • Stephen Lee, unveiled on June 3, 2024, American Legion National Commander Daniel
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Par voie terrestre, aérienne et maritime, les Alliés déferlèrent en France et entamèrent une longue marche de onze mois pour vaincre l’Allemagne nazie.
Eisenhower, qui deviendra par la suite président des États-Unis pour deux mandats, dirigea avec responsabilité, humilité, cœur et intelligence. Si la mission avait échoué, il était prêt à en assumer pleinement la responsabilité.
Membre à vie du Post 39 de l’American Legion à Abilene, au Kansas, Eisenhower prit certaines des décisions les plus importantes du XXᵉ siècle, notamment l’ordre du 6 juin 1944 de lancer le plus grand assaut amphibie de l’histoire, rendu possible par le courage, l’entraînement et la détermination de tous ceux qui servirent sous son commandement.
In gratitude, Susan Eisenhower • Caroline de Carvalho, dedicated June 3, 2025, American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr., Sainte-Mère-Église Mayor Alain Holley, Jeffrey Stoffer • C-47 Club
Erected 2024
Photographed by James Hulse, June 3, 2025
2. General Dwight D. Eisenhower Marker (left marker - English)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1944.
Location. 49° 24.507′ N, 1° 18.955′ W. Memorial is in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandie (Normandy), in Manche. It is on Rue Eisenhower just east of Rue Général de Gaulle, on the left when traveling east. The memorial is located in the south side courtyard to the Church of Sainte-Mère-Église. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 12 Rue Eisenhower, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandie 50480, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le parachutiste de l'église : John Steele / The paratrooper of the church: John Steele (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Robert M. Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker); Nuit du 5 au 6 juin 1944 - 23 heures / Night of the 5th to the 6 June 1944 - 11 p.m.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 3, 2025
3. General Dwight D. Eisenhower Marker (right marker - French)
Also see . . . Dwight D. Eisenhower. Wikipedia
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (born David Dwight Eisenhower; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank as General of the Army. Eisenhower planned and supervised two of the most consequential military campaigns of World War II: Operation Torch in the North Africa campaign in 1942–1943 and the invasion of Normandy in 1944.(Submitted on December 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 3, 2025
4. The view of the marker along the church courtyard
Photographed by James Hulse, June 3, 2025
5. Closeup of the General Dwight D. Eisenhower statue
Public Domain - US Army photo No. SC 194399 - Wikipedia Commons, June 5, 1944
6. General Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses American paratroopers prior to D-Day
"Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the Day. 'Full victory-nothing less' to paratroopers in England, just before they board their airplanes to participate in the first assault in the invasion of the continent of Europe." Eisenhower is meeting with US Co. E, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment (Strike) of the 101st Airborne Division, photo taken at Greenham Common Airfield in England about 8:30 p.m. on June 5, 1944. The General was talking about fly fishing with his men as he always did before a stressful operation (Eisenhower speaks with Hartsock).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
