D-Day anniversary: A day of emotional tributes to fallen heroes marks the anniversary of ‘The Longest Day’

The courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the heroic D-Day landings 75 years ago has been honoured in moving ceremonies on both sides of the Channel
Normandy veteran Leonard Cox takes a seat as veterans start to gather in Arromanches, France, ahead of commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday June 6, 2019. See PA story MEMORIAL DDay. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA WireNormandy veteran Leonard Cox takes a seat as veterans start to gather in Arromanches, France, ahead of commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday June 6, 2019. See PA story MEMORIAL DDay. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
Normandy veteran Leonard Cox takes a seat as veterans start to gather in Arromanches, France, ahead of commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday June 6, 2019. See PA story MEMORIAL DDay. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

D-Day on June 6 1944 was the largest amphibious invasion in history, and ultimately led to the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation.

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