Covering an area around St Come, Le Hamel, Asnelles and Ver/mer, the beach has retained German bunkers and is full of monuments honoring the heroïc actions of the British soldiers of the 50th Division which landed here after 07.25 am on June 6th under the command of General Graham.

In addition to connecting with Canadian Juno and American Omaha and taking nearby Arromanches, their vital task was to reach the N13 road and liberate Bayeux. One of the most famous heroes who fought around this area is Stanley Hollis (Green Howards)who was the only one awarded the Victoria Cross on D-Day!