Exhibit Media
The cemetery visitor center presents the stories of American service members stationed in the United Kingdom who fought and died in the Battle of the Atlantic, the Strategic Air War, and the preparations for the Normandy invasion. Through thoroughly researched media elements, visitors are immersed in the World War II experience, gaining insight into the human dimensions of these pivotal campaigns.
Designer
Healy Kohler Design
Fabricator
Color-Ad
IMMERSIVE BOMBING RUN SOUNDSCAPE
Sitting in a recreated B-17 cockpit, visitors are immersed in an authentic bombing mission soundscape. The soundscape is built upon authentic B-17 sound effects and original voiceover recordings from the historic war documentary "Memphis Belle."
BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC INTERACTIVE MAP
An interactive map allows visitors to explore key events in the Battle of the Atlantic. Using cartographic resources, the map illustrates each sinking, shipping route, and other elements over the course of the war.
WELCOME TO BRITAIN
A compilation of war department films prepares American soldiers for living in a strange new culture: Great Britain.
ANIMATED WAR MAP
An animated war map illustrates the chronological progression of World War II in Europe. Drawing from multiple sources, this animated map highlights key theaters, campaigns, and turning points in clearly defined stages, providing visitors with a visual narrative of the progression of the war.