Landings Collection (page 2)

British & Canadian Liberators Monument Bretteville
This striking Memorial lists all the Participants in the Liberation of Communes between the rivers Thue & Mue, 3rd Can Div, RCA, 2nd Armoured Bde, 43rd Wessex Div, 15th Scottish Div

Royal Winnipeg Rifles Memorial Plaque Creully
The Little Black Devils landed on Juno Beach on D Day as part of 3rd Canadian Division. They suffered heavy casualties during the landings. This plaque is in the car park

50th Northumrian Division Asnelles Normandy
The memorial is at a crossroads named Alexander Stanier after the Commander of the leading brigade (the 231st) of the 50th that landed on Gold Beach. Nearby are memorials to the leading battalions

Museum of Underwater Wrecks Port en Bessin
In 1970 Jaques Lemonchois was asked to clear war wrecks not cleared by the government. The results here include tanks, parts of aeroplanes and torpedos, plus films, photos and documents

Harbour, docks and landings, Calumet River, Chicago, USA
The harbour, docks and landings, Calumet River, Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

The landing of troops from the River Clyde at V Beach, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, 25 April 1915 (colour litho)
976471 The landing of troops from the River Clyde at V Beach, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, 25 April 1915 (colour litho) by Dixon

American paratroop, hunting snipers in St. Mere Eglise, firing a volley into a church tower, used by German soldiers as an observation post

British infantry landing on one of the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, 6 June 1944. On the left of the image one can see the bows of the landing craft. Date: 1944

English Troops in Acireale, Sicily, August 1943 (b / w photo)
1163564 English Troops in Acireale, Sicily, August 1943 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Sicily allied landings)

Dwight D Eisenhower, American general and Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Northwest Europe
6015146 Dwight D Eisenhower, American general and Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Northwest Europe, World War II

The Dardanelles operations: the landing of the Australians in Gallipoli, April 1915 (colour litho)
968991 The Dardanelles operations: the landing of the Australians in Gallipoli, April 1915 (colour litho) by Hodgson, E. S

Among the first to come ashore during the landings at Ramree Island, Burma on 21st January 1945 was the RAF Advanced Assault Party

The Eighth Army moving North and Northwest of Taranto, former Italian naval base, has captured Matera inland and Bari on the coast

American troops of the 34th Infantry Division landing on the beaches at Surcouf, twenty miles east of Algiers, 9th November 1942

The Allied invasion of southern France during the Second World War. Parachutes fill the sky over the coast of Southern France after Douglas C-47 Skytrain carriers of the United States Army 12th Air

On a narrow strip of beach on the Normandy coast of Northern France, reinforcements of American assault troops assemble before moving in to the interior of the continent in support of the Allied

British assault troops land on Walcheren at dawn on 1 November 1944 the first stage of Operation Infatuate. The landings were supported by fire from British warships

US amphibious tanks line a beach bringing in supplies to American marines who landed on Japanese- held Emirau Island in the St Matthias group of the Southwest Pacific

US Marines carrying stretchers splash through the surf after having disembarked from huge American LST (Land ship-tank) vessels on a beach at Cape Gloucester as small amphibious craft roll ashore

American soldiers waist deep in water, man a lifeline rigged from a swamped landing craft to the shore on the North coast of France

Liberation of Europe, Airborne troops who made the first landings. Paratroops putting on their war paint before emplaning. 7th June 1944

Fish Dock Landings, St. Andrews Dock

British and Commonwealth troops stand amongst the ammunition boxes and supplies on the Normandy invasion beaches. June 1944

A boat carrying Lancashire Fusiliers, bound for the main landings at Helles, Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, six Victoria Crosses were awarded to 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers

British re enforcement land on Gold beach for the big push into the Normandy town of Caen. June 16th 1944

WW2 pop-up Christmas card (inside), May Joy-stick to you, Happy Landings! Date: circa 1942

Mulberry Harbour on the beach at Arromanches-les-Bains
A section of one of the World War Two Mulberry Harbours on the beach at Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France Date: 1988

Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France
Children play on a World War Two tank above the Normandy town of Arromanches-les-Bains. The beach was the scene for one of the main D Day Landings in June 1944

Tractor on beach, Normandy, France
An old tractor on a beach in Normandy, France Date: 1988

The capture of Antsiranana, Madagascar, by the Royal Marines, World War II, 1942 (1944). From " The Royal Marines - The Admiralty Account of Their Achievement 1939-43"

Royal Marine landings in Norway, World War II, 1940 (1944). Creator: Unknown
Royal Marine landings in Norway, World War II, 1940 (1944). From " The Royal Marines - The Admiralty Account of Their Achievement 1939-43". [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1944]

WW2 - Canadian Trooper repairing his bicycle in Normandy following the D-Day landings - June 1944. Date: 1944

Silhouetted fishermen on Venice Pier at sunset, California

Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 3rd pattern, 1943, carried at Normandy Landings, Sgts Scott, No 3 Commando, 1944. Unknown maker. Date: 1940

Landing at Gallipoli, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo
Anzac soldiers landing on the beach at Gallipoli and coming under fire by Turkish troops. Date: 1916

Ensign of MTB 770 and brass plaque, D-Day landings, WW2
WW2 Important archive relating to Sub Lt David Johnson and HMS MTB 770, a motor torpedo boat of the Fairmile D Class. The most significant element of the archive comprises two maps for Operation

Canadian Inuksuk Monument Utah Beach Museum
It is estimated that about 3, 000 Native Canadians (Inuit, Metis and others) fought in WW2 of whom some 200 died. The Memorial, built by Inuk Elder Peter Irniq was unveiled on 30 October 2005

Plaque to Royal Military Police, Bayeux Museum Grounds
Before D-Day the Police had to control the assembly areas for the troops waiting to cross the Channel and afterwards, in the confusion of the landings

House in Courseulles where King George VI stayed
There is a small hard to read Memorial Plaque above the central door. The King stayed here on 16 June 1944 much against the wishes of most senior military figures who were concerned for his safety

D-Day invasion ration pack
The contents of the 24-hour ration pack which was to be carried by every combatant in the anticipated Allied invasion of the continent. These were to be carried in a small waterproof box

Horsa glider to Normandy by G. H. Davis
Britains Horsa glider -- the mount which carried the airborne spearhead of invasion to Normandy on D-Day, Second World War

The lighthouse keepers in the light chamber interior of Dungeness lighthouse in Kent. 10 February 1939

Cresent Earth, as seen from the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission. Photographed as the Apollo 15 left the Moon to return home on 7th August 1971

Aerial view of the initial landings, taken from low-flying R
Photograph: aerial view of the initial landings, taken from low-flying Royal Air Force aircraft. Newly landed vehicles drive in well-ordered lines up the beach and along a road inland

Liberation of Europe First Women to land in France
Photograph: Liberation of Europe First Women to land in France.Personnel of Queen Alexandra?s Imperial Military Nursing Service were the first women to arrive on the Normandy beachhead

Apollo 11 lunar landings, July 1969
Page from The Illustrated London News showing four photographs of American astronaut Edwin Buzz Aldrin walking about and conducting scientific experiements on the moon, taken by Neil Armstrong

You Never Know Y Know by Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett
Promotional postcard for You Never Know Y Know by Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett, from La Puce a lOreille by Georges Feydeau (Theatre des Varietes, Paris, 2nd March 1907)

Allied Invasion forces gather
The scene in an English village in May 1944, as the Allied forces gather in preparation for the invasion of the continent

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"Landings: A Historic Leap Towards Victory" On June 6, 1944, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in history - the D-Day landings. The D-Day map of 1944 became etched into our collective memory as British and Canadian troops courageously stormed Juno Beach, while Omaha Beach saw American forces landing in France. These Normandy Landings marked a turning point in World War II. As the invasion unfolded, supplies poured ashore to support the troops on this fateful day. The sight of soldiers wading through treacherous waters amidst enemy fire showcased their unwavering determination and bravery. From high above Earth's atmosphere, we can now marvel at our planet from the Moon's perspective. This vantage point reminds us that these they were not just about territorial gains but also symbolized humanity's indomitable spirit. Glider reinforcement teams played a crucial role during D-Day by providing additional support to ground forces. Their silent arrival added an element of surprise and ensured that reinforcements reached where they were needed most. In Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner, we are transported to a different era when leisurely flights were enjoyed during summer getaways. Little did anyone know then that aircraft would soon become instrumental in military operations such as these historic landings. The HMS Diamond with its Sea King Helicopter stands as a testament to technological advancements aiding modern-day naval operations. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those harrowing days on Omaha Beach. Bombers giving air support to infantry invasions exemplify strategic coordination between different branches of armed forces during critical moments like D-Day. Their precise strikes paved the way for successful landings and minimized casualties among allied troops. Queen Beach in Sword Area witnessed British troops making their mark alongside their allies' valiant efforts on other beaches like Omaha and Juno. Together, they fought side by side, united in their pursuit of freedom.