D Day Collection (page 7)

British and Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy France after the D-Day landings. WW2 June 1944 6th June 1944

Canadian Troops landing in France on D Day

A liberty ship inside the outer wall of the Mulberry harbour just off of Gold beach at Arromanches, Normandy France October 1944

D Day Veteran Peter Taylor at the wheel of his ambulance. World War Two

War: Army war ship February 1944

War: Invasion of France June 1944 D. Day in Manchester. This Newspaper seller had to ration the first edition to regular customers only. This one copy was in great demand. June 1944

War: Invasion of France August 1944

War: Invasion Of France June 1944 British Troops come ashore from aboard an infantry landing aircraft

D Day Veteran Glider pilots Peter Boyle and Geoff Parkways glider (centre) where it landed at Pegasus Bridge

American troops drive an amphibious vehicle aboard an invasion landing craft in preparation for the Normandy invasion

Winston Churchill lands on the Mulberry harbour on Sword Beach for a tour of inspection of the Normandy Bridgehead 6 days after the D-Day Landings June 1944

World War II Invasion of France A British army Sherman tank moves along the northern road into Caen on the day British and Canadian troops finally capture the town

World War II Invasion of France Part of the British invasion fleet bound for the Gold Juno and Sword Normandy beaches seen here on the morning of D-day from the cliffs overlooking Folkestone

D-Day men arrive at English Port Cheering soldiers arriving at an English Port prior to starting their D Day leave January 1945

WW2 Since D-Day people in East Ham have been working together to provide a worthwhile send off to troops passing through their district to embark for France - Money raised to provide cigarettes

Troops of 3rd Infantry Division land on Queen Red beach, Sword area, early on 6th June 1944, the first British formation to land at Sword Beach

Mulberry Harbour on the beach at Arromanches-les-Bains
A section of one of the World War Two Mulberry Harbours on the beach at Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France Date: 1988

Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France
Children play on a World War Two tank above the Normandy town of Arromanches-les-Bains. The beach was the scene for one of the main D Day Landings in June 1944

WW2 - Canadian Trooper repairing his bicycle in Normandy following the D-Day landings - June 1944. Date: 1944

War memorial at the Pointe du Hoc near Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
War memorial at the Pointe Du Hoc near Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. On June 1944 the American 2nd Ranger Battalion commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James E Rudder scaled the 100 foot high cliff of

American troops disembark onto the sands of Normandy, 1944. (Colorised black and white print). (Colorised black and white print)

Liberation of France, 1944. A soldier of General Leclercs French 2nd Armoured Division savours the moment as he sets foot on French soil in Normandy

Families leaving their village bombarded during the Normandy landings, France, 1944

An RCAF Spitfire airplane over the beaches of Normandy after the D-Day invasion on 6 June 1944
WORLD WAR II: NORMANDY. An RCAF Spitfire airplane over the beaches of Normandy after the D-Day invasion on 6 June 1944. Painting by Eric Aldwinkle, 1945

Badge of S. H. A. E. F
Badge of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (abbreviated as SHAEF, pronounced " shafe" ), the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in north west Europe

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Special coloured heritage F-15E Eagle

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The wooden groynes and dolphin structures at Lepe in Hampshire

A diorama of the Arromanches harbour, one of the "Mulberry"harbours first suggested by the Prime Minister
A diorama of the Arromanches harbour, one of the " Mulberry" harbours first suggested by the Prime Minister, which played an important role in the Normandy landings after D-Day

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"D-Day: The Turning Point in World War II" On June 6, 1944, the fate of Europe hung in the balance as British and Canadian troops stormed Juno Beach. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Operation Overlord, a daring plan to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Meanwhile, on Omaha Beach, American forces faced fierce resistance but managed to secure a foothold on French soil. As the invasion unfolded, supplies poured ashore to support the advancing troops. Amongst them was a Piper L-4 Cub aircraft adorned with D-Day colors – a symbol of courage and determination. Nearby, at Omaha Beach's American Cemetery, rows upon rows of white crosses stood as solemn reminders of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Glider reinforcement teams played an essential role in bolstering ground forces during D-Day. Their arrival brought much-needed reinforcements and equipment to aid in overcoming German defenses. In the skies above Omaha beach, bomber planes provided crucial air support to infantry units battling their way inland. The U. S Air Force Republic P-47 Thunderbolts soared over Omaha beach with unwavering resolve. These brave pilots braved enemy fire while providing cover for soldiers below - a testament to their unwavering commitment. Across the English Channel at Queen Beach - Sword Area, British troops landed amidst heavy opposition but pressed forward undeterred by danger or adversity. Simultaneously, American forces launched an assault that would forever change history's course. From a bird's-eye view came an awe-inspiring sight; landing craft filled with allied troops making their way towards Normandy's shores under protective barrage balloons hovering above them like guardians of liberty. In this monumental operation even locomotives had their part to play; USA S160 2-8-0 locomotive No. 1606 coupled itself onto an ambulance train ready to transport wounded soldiers away from harm's reach.