

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)


Lance Serjeant John Leslie Hargreaves, alias "Jarvis", 6th Bn. Durham Light Infantry
By Gossart Rémi
France

Private Harold Pritchard - 'Was one of a real band of brothers in Normandy, now forever rests at Bayeux'
By Shaun Carter
United Kingdom

Corporal Harry Alan Ward, 15th Battalion Reconnaissance Regiment
By Gossart Rémi
France

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
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