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3 days ago · Operation Overlord was the codename for the Battle of Normandy, the Allied operation that launched the successful liberation of German-occupied Western Europe during World War II. The operation was launched on 6 June 1944 ( D-Day) with the Normandy landings (Operation Neptune).
2 days ago · The D-Day invasion is remembered for marking a key moment in the fight against Germany during World War II. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces from various nations crossed the English Channel and ...
4 days ago · D-Day anniversary display at Basildon Park. On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a display in the house at Basildon Park explores the significant connection between the estate and the Second World War. Booking not needed; Free event (admission applies)
4 days ago · Gold Beach is one of the lesser-known D-Day landing sectors, but it’s also the best situated. It sits smack in the middle of the five Normandy landing beaches and makes a great base for exploring them all. Until then, let’s check out all the best of what to see at Gold Beach.
1 day ago · The four squadrons made a major contribution to D-Day on 5/6 June 1944 by dropping paratroops of the US 101st Airborne Division and towing gliders with reinforcements the following day. Upottery remained busy with the ongoing Allied offensive but the Group left on 8th September.
5 days ago · As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Allied bombardment of Normandy, France, today, a French bishop is also memorializing nearly 100 religious sisters who were also killed on that fateful day.
4 days ago · The four World War II Veterans with guests at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre. Left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Hayley Edwards, Idwal Davies, Tony Bird, Neville Bowen, Colonel James Phillips, Duncan Hilling and Hugh Morgan, of Age Cymru Dyfed. PICTURE: Martin Cavaney Photography.
