Sainte-Mère-Église in Manche, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Film « Jour le plus Long »
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Film "The Longest Day"
Photographed by James Hulse, June 3, 2025
1. Film « Jour le plus Long » / Film "The Longest Day" Marker
La place de l'église, appelée aujourd'hui place du 6 juin, accueille le marché du jeudi matin depuis l'époque de Louis XVI. Au cours des siècles, ce marché a évolué: une partie était réservée aux légumes, œufs, lait, crème, beurre... Une autre était réservée aux porcs, veaux, poules... Une belle tradition, un lieu de rencontre hebdomadaire.
Septembre 1961 : tournage du film « Jour le plus Long » à Sainte-Mère-Eglise. De nombreux habitants des alentours ont été figurants sur le tournage pendant 3 semaines. Sorti en salle en France le 25 septembre 1962, aux Etats Unis le 4 octobre et en Grande Bretagne le 23 octobre.
The church' square called June 6th square welcomes the weekly market every Thursday since 18th century. Through times, it has changed: a part was dedicated to vegetables, eggs, milk, cream, butter... Another was reserved to pigs, calfs, chickens... A great tradition, a meeting point.
September, 1961: Film "the longest day" is shot in Sainte Mère Eglise during 3 weeks. Several inhabitants of the surroundings took part at the shooting as extras. The film premièred in France on September, 25th 1962, followed by the United States on October, 4th and October, 23th for the United Kingdom.
Reverse Side
Ce monument dit « Monument Signal » a été érigé sur la place par le Comité du Débarquement en l'honneur et à la mémoire des combattants de la Libération. Des monuments identiques sont également érigés sur les cinq plages de débarquement: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno et Sword Beach.
William H "Bill" Tucker Sergent au sein de la « I » company du, 505ᵉ PIR de la 82ᵉ Airborne, Bill Tucker participera à tous les sauts de son régiment pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il convient de rappeler le rôle important joué par certains vétérans particulièrement attachés à la ville de Sainte-Mère-Eglise et notamment aux commémorations de juin 1944 en Normandie: Don Lassen, Andy Kilcullen, Bill Tucker, Bob Murphy, Bob Piper, O.B. Hill, l'aumônier George Wood et bien d'autres encore...
Légendes
(Photo #1) Soldats américains cherchant à se protéger des tireurs isolés.
"Signal Monuments" have been erected to the memory of the soldiers of our Liberation. They also can be found on Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches. William H. "Bill" Tucker, Sergeant in « 1 » company of 505th/82nd Airborne, Bill Tucker participated to all jumps of his regiment during WW2. It is important to recall the major role played by some Veterans who were devoted to Sainte-Mère-Eglise and particularly to commemorations of Normandy's June 1944 events: Don Lassen, Andy Kilcullen, Bill Tucker, Bob Murphy, Bob Piper, O.B. Hill, Chaplain George Wood and much more...
Captions
(Photo #1) American soldiers trying to hide from lone gunmen.
Erected by Sainte
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1961.
Location. 49° 24.507′ N, 1° 19.044′ W. Marker is in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandie (Normandy), in Manche. It is at the intersection of Rue Général de Gaulle and Rue Général Koenig, on the right when traveling north on Rue Général de Gaulle. The marker is located along the street near the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Rue Général de Gaulle, 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: 82nd and 101st Airborne on D-Day (here, next to this marker); In Remembrance of the Airborne Spirit (a
Photographed by James Hulse, June 3, 2025
2. Film "The Longest Day" Marker - Reverse Side
Photographed by James Hulse, June 3, 2025
3. The view of the marker along the street
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
