A D-Day veteran has celebrated turning 100 with a surprise birthday party organised by a local navy association. Joe Bullock, ...

Thanks to Normandy's unpredictable weather, you'll want to dress in layers (no matter the time of your visit) and bring rain gear, according to past visitors. World War II's successful Operation ...

World War II's successful Operation Overlord took place ... Today this piece of coastline, which includes Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah beaches, is collectively known as the D-Day Beaches.

Peter managed to take down two enemy tanks using an anti-tank gun after landing his glider. The tactical advantage of the bridge ensured that the eastern flank of Sword Beach in Normandy was ...

At the top of the world ... the Normandy invasion was detailed at Bluie West One. Less well-known was the construction of a large military hospital at Bluie West One during the Korean War.

The Normandy ... 2 June at 9pm - or you can catch up on BBC iPlayer. This article was published in June 2024. How do we remember D-Day in popular culture? It's one of the most famous events of ...