Houffalize vs D Day Explorer

Turn your smartphone or tablet into a time machine and relive key historical events right where they happened. How does it work? - Use the map to find one of the 5 viewing points; - Start the experience with your smartphone or tablet; - Relive 360° historical scenes as if you were there! During the winter of 1944-1945, in the midst of World War II, Houffalize became a major memorial site for the Battle of the Bulge. This village witnessed intense battles between American and German forces, endured devastating bombings, and suffered tragic civilian losses, paying a heavy price for these dramatic events. On January 16, 1945, troops from the First U.S. Army joined those of the Third Army, marking far more than a simple meeting: a symbolic and strategic victory signaling the beginning of Germany’s defeat. Each immersive video, lasting 2 to 3 minutes, geolocated and in 360°, puts you at the heart of events that shaped the end of World War II. Award-winning and accessible technology - Available in 4 languages: French, English, Dutch, and German. - An innovative app: developed by SKY BOY / The Overlap Factory for the City of Houffalize, supported by WALLONIA as part of the "Smart Region Digital Wallonia" initiative, with the collaboration of IDELUX. Download the app now and let history transport you!

D-Day Explorer is the mobile app for the D-Day Overlord website. It is dedicated to the historic sites of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. It allows users to view a map of sites, monuments, museums, ruins, events and itineraries, complete with historical fact sheets, practical information and multilingual content. The app helps you plan a visit to Normandy, find your favourite places, mark sites you have visited and keep track of commemorative events. It features both online and offline viewing modes, with built-in local data, to make it easier to use whilst out and about. Users can also suggest new sites or add recent photos. Contributions are sent to a moderation queue before publication. D-Day Explorer is aimed at visitors, families, history enthusiasts, guides, teachers and researchers wishing to explore the traces of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.