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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Lieut-Commander James Edward Maltby RD (Naval), Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Loyalty

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy NEWHAVEN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Major 92734 Peter Marriot Raleigh Scott MC of the 4th City of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Corporal Edward Clare 4916534, 7th Bn., South Staffordshire Regiment

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

Rifleman Thomas Westlake, Rifleman Albert Westlake and Private George Westlake

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, REVIERS

Marine Robert Casson, EX/3236, R.M. Commando, HQ 4 S.S. Bde.

Second World War Navy United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE

By John and Mary Holland

United Kingdom

Private Joseph Casson, 14674155, 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry

Second World War Army United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE

By John and Mary Holland

United Kingdom

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