D-Day Beaches

The D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, on the beaches of Normandy were the largest amphibious and airborne operation of all time. Even today, millions of people come to pay their respects to the D-Day landing beaches and pay tribute to the soldiers who liberated France.

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Operation Overlord

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Operation Overlord

Explore in detail the events that occurred during and following the Allied landings in Normandy.

1er to 5 June 1944

Created in December 1943, SHAEF was the joint headquarters tasked with preparing and then conducting Operation Overlord. Its supreme commander had been General Eisenhower since January 1944.

Preparation for Operation Overlord

From June 5 to 6, 1944

American paratroopers preparing to jump from the Douglas C-47 transporting them.

The night of June 5-6 – the airborne troops

June 6, 1944

Map of D-Day operations

D-Day – June 6

After June 6, 1944

British armored vehicles – a Sherman followed by Cromwell tanks – take up positions near Tilly-sur-Seulles.

Progress in the following days (June 7-14)

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News

Find here our news on ceremonies and exhibitions related to the Allied landings in Normandy

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The 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings

March 15th, 2025  - Reading time: 2 min.

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The committee

A new website for the Landing Committee

March 11th, 2025  - Reading time: 2 min.

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Presentation of the ethics report

March 11th, 2025  - Reading time: 1 min.

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Exterior photo of Pegasus Memorial Park

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Pegasus Memorial

Between Caen and the sea, the Pegasus Memorial traces the arrival of the first liberators of the British 1th Airborne Division on Normandy soil on the night of June 6-5, 6. Documents, films and period objects.

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