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East Yorkshire Regiment Memorial, la Breche, Normandy
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East Yorkshire Regiment Memorial, la Breche, Normandy
The 2nd and 5th Battalions of the East Yorks landed here on D-Day as part of the first wave of the British 3rd Division. The Divisions landing beach had been divided into three sections, Peter, Queen and Roger, and then sub-divided as Green, White & Red. This is Queen sector. Date: 2009
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This evocative print captures the East Yorkshire Regiment Memorial, located at la Breche in Normandy, France. The memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the brave soldiers of the 2nd and 5th Battalions of the East Yorkshire Regiment who landed here on D-Day as part of the first wave of the British 3rd Division. The historic event took place on June 6, 1944, marking the beginning of the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation. The British forces' landing beach in Normandy was divided into three main sections - Peter, Queen, and Roger - and further sub-divided into smaller sectors, including Green, White, and Red. This photo depicts the Queen sector, where the East Yorkshire Regiment made their fateful landing. The regiment's heroic actions during the invasion helped pave the way for the Allied forces' advance inland and the eventual defeat of the Axis powers. The East Yorkshire Regiment Memorial, with its intricately carved poppies and the inscription "In Memory of the Men of the East Yorkshire Regiment who fell in the Normandy Landings 6th June 1944," serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers during this pivotal moment in history. The memorial, now surrounded by lush greenery, stands as a testament to the courage and resilience of the East Yorkshire Regiment and the Allied forces who fought for freedom during World War II.
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