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 Peter Marriot Raleigh Scott MC*, of the 4th County of London Yeomanry, R.A.C.

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lance Bombardier James Herbert Ashdown, 14594794, 9th (Medium) Regiment, Royal Artillery

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Bernard Francis "Frank" Courtney - Olympian

Second World War Army Canadian Pre-war sportsman/woman D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Private Reginald George Bulpitt 5502564, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

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

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Driver Phillip Bennett Jackson, Royal Corps of Signals

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

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Eric Stuart Smith, HMS Capel, Royal Navy

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

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

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