80th Anniversary of D-Day
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Hundreds of thousands of brave men took part in D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history which took place along the Normandy coast, as France had been occupied by the Nazi’s. This day represented a turning point in World War II and the liberation of Europe.
We remember their courage and heroism and thank them for providing us all with the freedom we have today.
The whole nation will come together this month to ensure the heroic stories of D-Day live on.
The UK Armed Forces and the alliances forged in the Second World War are still vital to European peace and security, 80 years on.
Our Armed Forces continue to operate across the globe, protecting the UK and defending peace around the world.
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