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 DISCOVERING D-DAY PROJECT

Youth Warden Group

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Three drawings of a wounded soldier, by April Tanner (age 15). Inspired by a portrait of a soldier by Yves Guenegne, drawn in 1944, which is on display at the D-Day Museum.

Art Three Portraits

Portrait of a soldier by Yves Guenegne, drawn in 1944, which is on display at the D-Day Museum. It was the inspiration for April Tanner's three drawings of a wounded soldier.

Object Soldat Anglais

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Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund of the National Lottery

D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery
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Exploring the D-Day Museum

Exploring the D-Day Project

Discovering the Overlord Embroidery