Carentan's a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France. It's likely the site of ancient Crociatonum. This town's close to the sites of the medieval Battle of Formigny and the modern Battle of Bloody Gulch. The battle of Formigny was part of the Hundred Years' War. The Battle of Bloody Gulch was part of the Battle of Carentan fought towards the end of World War II. Popular culture Carentan has been featured on many World War II themed games and TV series, including the… (More on Carentan)