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 Harry William Glennie, 293282, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders
By Vincent Stuart
United Kingdom
Private Arthur Hamblin 3911477, 3rd Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment
By Phil Mountain
United Kingdom
Trooper Alec George Blackford 6153107, 7th Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C.
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Private Claude John Lewis of Cheam
By John Lewis
United Kingdom
Private Arthur John Archibald Richards 5445388, 5th Bn., D.C.L.I. - 'Hill 112'
By Christine Gifford
United Kingdom
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