D-Day and Invasion of Normandy

Landing thousands of men on the beaches of Normandy, in the face of intense resistance, was the sum of an incredible amount of bravery, ambition and organisation. Despite the successes of D-Day, losses were heavy on land, sea and air. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM A 23938)

Lieutenant Rex John Whistler

Second World War Army United Kingdom Art and Literature D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY

Warrant Officer Class II Harold Harrison Burr

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Lieutenant Herbert Denham Brotheridge

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RANVILLE CHURCHYARD

Private Emile Servais Corteil

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY

Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. Walter Leslie Brown

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, REVIERS

Lieutenant Guy Napier Westley

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE

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