France/Germany, and a few other questions

I would like some information on Normandy, France and Germany (1944-45) for a story I am writing. I would like to know if any large battle were fought around there, or which battles, any weapons that were somewhat popular with soldiers.

I would as well like to know what a normal Marine/Soldier was equipped with.

Any statistics about France/Germany that might be important to the story, or as an extra detail.

Any Soldier/Marine that had a 'parchutte experience' (parachuted from a plane into/around battle) please contact me.

I will update later, thanks alot!

 

Oh yes, and any just veterans that got any battle experience please contact me.

 

Sarge,

Have a look in your local Library, must be hundreds of books on the subject.

On the net try http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/reference/normandy/Histories.htm

PS, Marines didnt see action in the European Theatre, despite Sven Hassell's writings.

 

Darn, that kinda ruins my story. Well, thank you very much sir.

 

Hi, welcome to the forum!

I'd love to give you a hand with your story, since I am a writer as well and am currently writting a huge novel about WWII.

Also, I'd like to introduce you to the forums' veteran, Brian Guy 'Sapper' : http://www.ww2forums.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=000047

His story is amazing and you can certainly e-mail him.