Codenamed Operation Neptune, the combined naval, land, and air assault on German-occupied France was designed to secure a foothold for the Allies – paving the way for defeating the Nazis and liberating Europe.
With more than 150,000 troops from the UK, US, and Canada, along with supporting units from various Allied nations taking part in the initial assault, it was an immense, high-risk undertaking.
For Ken Hay MBE there is a strong sense of passing on their stories to the younger generations to make sure they are never forgotten.
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