

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)


Private E/584 Gerard Dore, Les Fusiliers Mont Royal, RCIC
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private L/27555 John James Abel of the Queen Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Private Percy Harold Greatrex 6030748, 2nd Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY
By Gossart Rémi
France

Warrant Officer II Class John Archibald MacLean DCM
By Gossart Rémi
France
Private Edward Henry Slater, Gordon Highlanders - '17-year -old soldier'
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY
By Gossart Rémi
France
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