Sword Beach

Prime Minister to travel to United Kingdom and France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Military history by country, Military operations, Operation Overlord, Military history, Operation Neptune, France, Military history of Canada during World War II, Battle for Caen, Normandy landings, Invasion of Normandy, Juno Beach, Sword Beach

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Portsmouth, Juno Beach, and Paris from June 4 to 7, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Portsmouth, Juno Beach, and Paris from June 4 to 7, 2019.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau will attend commemorative events to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
  • There were five landing zones assigned to the forces of Allied nations: Juno Beach (Canada); Gold Beach (United Kingdom); Sword Beach (United Kingdom and France); and Utah Beach and Omaha Beach (United States).
  • More than 45,000 Canadians lost their lives during the Second World War, of whom over 5,000 were killed during the Battle of Normandy and 359 on D-Day.