D-Day

'D-Day 75' Commemorations

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Military history by country, Military history, Operation Overlord, European theatre of World War II, France, Military history of Canada during World War II, USS Normandy, Normandy landings, Invasion of Normandy, D-Day

Tuesday, February 26, 2019This paper outlines the commemorations planned to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which falls on 6 June 2019.

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    This paper outlines the commemorations planned to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which falls on 6 June 2019.

  • The 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings also known as D-Day will be on 6 June 2019.
  • A series of major commemorations is planned to mark this historic occasion, with events planned in the UK and at various locations along the Normandy coast.
  • This briefing outlines the Governments plans for the D-Day commemorations to date, including plans for 300 D-Day veterans to visit Normandy as part of a fully funded tour through a partnership between The Royal British Legion and Arena Travel.