Here's what Road to Hill 30 was like from the perspective of German Paratroopers who fought at St. Come du Mont, Deadman's Corner, Vierville, The Causeway (Purple Heart Lane), Ingouf Farm, Carentan, etc:

"Fallschirmjäger in the Battles of Normandy June/July 1944"
http://www.eagle19.freeserve.co.uk/normandy.htm

56K warning: There's a fair number of maps & photos.
(Including some shots that are now familiar from playing the game.)