British Normandy Memorial
The British Normandy Memorial is a war memorial near the village of Ver-sur-Mer in Normandy, France. It was unveiled on 6 June 2021, the 77th anniversary of D-Day. It is dedicated to soldiers who died under British command during the Normandy landings.[a]
British Normandy Memorial Media
Map of the invasion area: Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches are in the eastern half of the landing area, with Ver-sur-Mer marked at junction of Gold Beach and Juno Beach, near the centre of the map
Aerial photo of the junction of King Red and King Green beaches, Gold assault area, on 6 June 1944. The Mont Fleury battery (WN 35a) and an anti-tank ditch (a long chevron) are visible in front of the village of Ver-sur-Mer
Map shows the British and Canadian beaches, and the positions at the close of D-Day
Column of British vehicles moving inland from King Sector, Gold Beach, on 7 June 1944
Wreath and shield in the memorial court
Memorial to French civilians
Royal Artillery memorial in Ver-sur-Mer
Hertfordshire Regiment memorial in Ver-sur-Mer
French war memorial in Ver-sur-Mer
Notes
- ↑ Also known as D-Day or Operation Neptune
