The landings, also known as Operation Neptune, were the landing operations in Operation Overlord during WW2. The 'D' in D-Day doesn't stand for anything as it was used as a substitute for the actual date of the event.
Long-planned and long-wished for, D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in world history and marked the beginning of the collapse of the German forces.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Normandy Landings / D-Day
An information board in the garden tells us about a memorial but we can't fin...
{On the left side:} This is the site of the north east corner of "A" block, C...
{On the left side:} This is the site of the north west corner of “A” block, C...
{On the left side:} This is the site of the south east corner of “A” block, C...
{On the left side:} This is the site of the south west corner of “A” block, C...
Employed at the Streatham bus garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
The Telegraph: "That November farewell, given in aid of a Polish charity, came at the end of a difficult six-month British sojourn, whi...
Actor. Born Donald Alfred Sinden in Plymouth. Renowned for his rich voice, he excelled in all genres of acting. On stage he was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. In the cinema he appeared ...
This Georgian house was on The Green, Hampstead, in an area now occupied by the west-most part of the Hampstead Royal Free Hospital. It was Sir Rowland Hill's home for 30 years, during which time S...
In our photo, at the top of the nearest cream-coloured panel on this building: "GB 1934" but we don't understand the 'GB'. The Maestri p...
Born in London or Kent. Principle Secretary and 'Spymaster' to Queen Elizabeth I 1573 - 1590. He secured the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. Died at home in Seething Lane.
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