

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)


Brigadier Sir Walter de Sopham Barttelot, General Staff Cdg. 6th Guards Tank Bde.
Second World War
Army
South African
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY
By Gossart Rémi
France

Lance Corporal Owen Rowley, 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles
By Gossart Rémi
France

Lieutenant Colonel Walter Brian Stewart, Royal Artillery, Distinguished Service Order
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY
By Gossart Rémi
France

Major Lionel Twells, 2/5th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
By Gossart Rémi
France

Private Alexander MacKenzie - 'Served in World War I and World War II'
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
By Gossart Rémi
France
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