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...
From the picture source website: "The Western Front Association (WFA) was formed with the aim of furthering interest in The Great War of 1914-1918. We also aim to perpetuate the memory, courage and...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 12 March 1915, age 30, while serving in the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort’s Own). "When the battalion advance was halted by wire, he rushed forward and under h...
Led the Prussian army at the Battle of Waterloo. Born Germany. Died Prussia, now Poland. Made two state visits to London following his victories over Napoleon in 1813 and 1815.
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
