

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 Eric Leslie Booth, Canadian Armoured Corps
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
By Gossart Rémi
France

Private George Leonard Johnson 14202258, 7th Bn., Somerset Light Infantry - 'Our Uncle, our Hero'
By Mrs Denise Powell
United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Dunn - 'Proud to serve his country'
By Pauline Rutherford
United Kingdom

L Sjt George Robert Hunt 2609268
By Sue Grannell
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Cyril John Gubbins, 657840, 69 Sqdn., RAF - 'My Grandad...'
By Lynn Terry
United Kingdom
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