Remembering the Brave
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D-Day 80
It is 80 years since the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, when Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy across a 50-mile stretch of coast. The invasion was a pivotal moment in history and a turning point in WWII, signalling the beginning of the liberation of France and North West Europe.
Over 4,400 Allied personnel were killed on D-Day alone, and tens of thousands more in the coming days and months as the Battle of Normandy raged on.
This year, 80 years on, we remember the brave. Discover if your military ancestors took part in this incredible battle.
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Family Stories of D-Day
Anthony's Father, William Denning
On 6 June, William and his Royal Navy crew had the immense responsibility of ferrying American soldiers and equipment from the US 238 Engineer Combat Battalion to the beach. Discover more about his story on our blog.
Pat's Father, Normal Percival Davies
A week before his 29th birthday, Pat's father and his battalion disembarked their landing craft in the face of the enemy, setting foot on French soil. Norman wrote detailed accounts of that day.
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