D-Day, a Day to Reflect and Remember Those Lost to War
TODAY (6th June) marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy, when the allied forces mounted their offensive against the Nazi regime which had occupied France and the majority of Europe by the early 1940s. Across the country,…
South Wales Police commemorate D-Day’s 80th anniversary
Thursday 6th June marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies were deployed across the beaches of Normandy to establish a foothold ashore in the then Nazi-occupied France. While the event…
Royal Observer Corps Association pays tribute to 796 Seaborne Observers
On the 80th Anniversary of the Royal Observer Corps’ contribution to Operation Overlord, the Royal Observer Corps Association paid tribute to the 796 Seaborne Observers from all the home nations, sailed with the allied invasion forces during D-Day. The Seaborne…
Shopping Centre in Port Talbot unveils D-Day beach scene commemorating the Normandy Landings
Port Talbot’s Aberafan Shopping Centre has unveiled a spectacular “beach scene” display commemorating the World War Two Normandy Landings. The D-Day Landings of June 6th, 1944 when around 156,000 men converged on the shores of Normandy became the largest seaborne…
D-Day Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Reginald Pye is a remarkable man. A World War Two veteran who served in the historic D-Day operation, he is a symbol of resilience and courage and is celebrating his 100th birthday. Reggie, as he is affectionately known, celebrated the…