Once upon a time,
the planning of the greatest seaborne invasion ever took place.
Four years in the preparation, Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, marked the beginning of the end of World War II and the eventual liberation of Europe.

The City of Portsmouth and the D-Day Museum: Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Summer 2004

The D-Day Museum and the City of Portsmouth will be marking the 60th anniversary of the Normandy Landings with a series of special events and exhibitions. We are working closely with the City of Caen to commemorate the anniversary.

Email contacts for enquires about D-Day 60

General enquiries
Historical enquiries
Group Bookings
Accommodation

Further local information maybe found at www.portsmouthand.co.uk/visit
www.visitportsmouth.co.uk

Sponsorship: The D-Day anniversary commemorations offer many opportunities for individual or corporate sponsorship, as a way of marking the efforts and sacrifices of those involved in D-Day. For more information, please contact Lindsay McCurdy, Department for Economic Regeneration & Tourism, Portsmouth City Council: Tel. 023 9284 1071. Email Lindsay McCurdy

Events: For a complete list of events and D-Day commemoration details please see the D-Day 60 website www.d-day60.co.uk

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