Allied Invasion Collection

At 1: 30 a. m on the morning of June 6th, 1944 British and American airborne troops
At 1:30 a.m on the morning of June 6th, 1944 British and American airborne troops and parachutists, using over 1, 000 troop carriers and gliders landed behind the German defences in Normandy

General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, Commander in Chief of the French Forces in Southern France, speaking to the townspeople fromm the balcony of the town hall after his troops had liberated the town

Civilian residents of Cannes cheer the entry of Allied Forces of Liberation as they entered the city. 24th August 1944

The scene in the town square of Collobrieres, 21 miles east of Toulon, France after it was liberated by French Forces during the Second World War. August 1944

Allied Invasion of Southern France during the Second World War, codename Operation Dragoon. Motor torpedo boats on their way across the Mediterranean Sea to the invasion beaches of Southern France

Picture taken six hours before the first Allied landings on the Southern Coast of France when commando troops captured the island known as the Ile Du Levant, just off the French mainland near Toulon

Allied Invasion and liberation of German occupied towns and cities in Southern France during the Second World War, codename Operation Dragoon

Douglas C47 Dakotas of No. 46 Group fly in formation over Wavre, Belgium, heading for the drop zones east of the River Rhine as part of Operation Varsity

World War II Invasion of France Canadian troops rest under a hedge in the Normandy countryside following bitter close quarter combat with the Germans

Graves at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France

World War II tank at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France

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At 1:30 a. m on the morning of June 6th, 1944 British and American airborne troops descended upon the shores of Southern France, marking the beginning of the Allied invasion. Led by General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, Commander in Chief of the French Forces in Southern, these brave soldiers fought to liberate German-occupied towns and bring freedom to this war-torn region. As they advanced through Cannes, civilian residents cheered their entry with overwhelming joy and gratitude for their deliverance from oppression. The scene in Collobrieres was no different; located just 21 miles east of Toulon, it became a vibrant hub filled with hope as Allied forces marched through its town square. The picture taken six hours before the first landings captured both anticipation and determination etched on every soldier's face. Meanwhile, Douglas C47 Dakotas flew in formation over Wavre, Belgium - a testament to the international collaboration that made this invasion possible. Canadian troops found solace under hedges in Normandy as they rested amidst fierce battles during World War II Invasion of France. However, not all who embarked on this noble mission would return home alive. Omaha Beach witnessed countless sacrifices as graves at Colleville-sur-Mer stood solemnly overlooking its sandy shores. These graves serve as a poignant reminder of the price paid for freedom by those courageous souls who gave their lives so that others may live without tyranny. The Allied invasion brought about liberation but also left behind scars that time cannot erase. Yet within these scars lie stories of heroism and resilience that will forever be etched into history.