The stretch of the Norman coast with its code names Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword is world famous for the part the beaches played in the Second World War. On 6th June 1944, the D-Day landings of Allied troops in Normandy heralded the liberation of France and Continental Europe and the onset of the Battle of Normandy and Operation Overlord.
D-Day Commemorations
Find out more about the events and commemorations taking place for the 69th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
Follow Annie's travels in Normandy during the 69th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
More information on the commemorations for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Find out all you need to know about the Battle of Normandy on the Normandie Mémoire website.
Find out about the Normandie Pass for reduced admission fees.
View the list of commemorations for the 69th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy