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)

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Major Thomas Robson Lovibond 45286, Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C.

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BAYEUX MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Leonard Footitt 5051910, 2/6th Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy CAMBES-EN-PLAINE WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Driver John Charlton Mason T/10688761, 398 (Airborne) Div. Comp. Coy., RASC

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Garnet Clayton Porter

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Private Edward Copley

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Flying Officer Douglas Keith Moores

Second World War Air Force Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

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