

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)


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

Pilot Officer Harvey Francis Munday, Royal Australian Air Force
Second World War
Air Force
Australian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX
By Gossart Rémi
France

Major Peter Hunter Gaskell Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C.
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY
By Gossart Rémi
France

Major Patrick Vernon Ward, Royal Armoured Corps, MC
By Gossart Rémi
France
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