Dday Collection

The Normandy Landings - 6th June 1944 - WW2. Note the American soldier in the landing craft holding a metal detector to sweep for landmines. Date: 1944

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741643 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Detail of St. Denis holding his head flanked by two angels, Virgin portal, Western facade, Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741655 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Normandy landings (Operation Overlord), France, june 6

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741653 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741652 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741651 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Headstone of Flight-Lieutenant David Lord, VC
David Lord is buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Oosterbeek. He had spent five years, mostly in India with 31 Squadron

Belgian Piron Brigade Memorial, Opheusden, Holland
Opheusden was the centre of much fighting involving British, American and Belgian forces following the failure of Operation Market Garden to cross the Rhine at Arnhem

2nd Bn Royal Ulster Rifles Memorial Cambes en Plaine
The Battalion captured the village on 9 June. The German posltion was one of the strongest on this part of the front. The capture sealed the connection between Canadian & British Forces

British & Canadian Liberators Monument Bretteville
This striking Memorial lists all the Participants in the Liberation of Communes between the rivers Thue & Mue, 3rd Can Div, RCA, 2nd Armoured Bde, 43rd Wessex Div, 15th Scottish Div

50th Northumrian Division Asnelles Normandy
The memorial is at a crossroads named Alexander Stanier after the Commander of the leading brigade (the 231st) of the 50th that landed on Gold Beach. Nearby are memorials to the leading battalions

Museum of Underwater Wrecks Port en Bessin
In 1970 Jaques Lemonchois was asked to clear war wrecks not cleared by the government. The results here include tanks, parts of aeroplanes and torpedos, plus films, photos and documents

Eros Royal Engineers Memorial Tierceville Normandy
The figure was made by 179th Special Field Company and completed on 23 August 1944. in one particularly heavy frost it lost a leg but thanks to former members of the French Resistance & the Comite du

Airborne troops of 6th Airlanding infantry Brigade admire the graffiti chalked on the side of their Horsa glider at an RAF airfield in England as they prepare to fly out to Normandy as reinforcements

Entombment, upper lintel, Virgin portal, Western facade, Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Life of the Virgin Mary, St. Anne portal, Western facade, Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Statue of the Synagogue, St. Anne portal, Western facade, Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

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

Canadian Inuksuk Monument Utah Beach Museum
It is estimated that about 3, 000 Native Canadians (Inuit, Metis and others) fought in WW2 of whom some 200 died. The Memorial, built by Inuk Elder Peter Irniq was unveiled on 30 October 2005

House in Courseulles where King George VI stayed
There is a small hard to read Memorial Plaque above the central door. The King stayed here on 16 June 1944 much against the wishes of most senior military figures who were concerned for his safety

Douglas A-20G Havoc - shown in June 1944 D-Day markings, the American Havoc and RAF Boston were the same aircraft

The D-Day Landings - 6th June 1944 - General de Gaulle - WW2
WW2 - The D-Day Landings - Operation Overlord - Normandy, France, 6th June 1944 - General de Gaulle surveys the beaches. Date: 1944

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"D-Day: The Normandy Landings - A Historic Day in World War II" On the 6th of June, 1944, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in history - D-Day. The Normandy Landings marked a turning point in World War II, as Allied forces launched a daring invasion to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation. In preparation for this monumental operation, troops trained rigorously at Slapton Sands in Devon. Captured through black and white photographs, these images depict the intense preparations undertaken by soldiers who were about to embark on one of the most significant military campaigns of all time. Amongst the chaos and anticipation, an image captures St. Denis holding his head flanked by two angels on the Virgin portal's western facade. This detail serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this harrowing period. The Douglas A-20G Havoc aircraft stands proudly adorned with D-Day markings; it symbolizes both American ingenuity and determination that played a crucial role during this historic event. At Utah Beach Museum stands the Canadian Inuksuk Monument—a testament to Canada's contribution to D-Day and their unwavering commitment to freedom. Amidst these preparations lies Flight-Lieutenant David Lord's headstone—an eternal tribute to his bravery and sacrifice. His story represents countless others who gave their lives for our freedom on that fateful day. As we reflect upon those who fought valiantly on D-Day, we are reminded of memorials such as the Belgian Piron Brigade Memorial in Opheusden, Holland and the 2nd Bn Royal Ulster Rifles Memorial in Cambes en Plaine. These monuments stand tall as reminders of unity among nations against tyranny. D-Day forever changed history—its impact reverberating throughout generations. It serves as a stark reminder that courage knows no bounds when faced with adversity. Let us honor those who bravely stormed those beaches, forever etching their names in the annals of history.