

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)


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

Corporal George Albert Wright 6027721, 153rd (8th Bn. The Essex Regt.) Regt., RAC
By James George Hooper
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Godfrey Peter Dalton Arkwright 281839, 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Rifleman Thomas Harold Kemp K/50685, Regina Rifle Regiment, RCIC - 'British Home Child'
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, REVIERS
By Helen Richmond
United Kingdom
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