Remembering those who took part in the Normandy landings

Today, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel have unveiled a new memorial in France to pay tribute to the 22,442 brave servicemen who died in the battles in Normandy in 1944. 

Key facts
  • The Prime Minister has thanked those who generously donated towards the monument which will overlook Gold Beach, where British troops landed on D-Day. D-Day was one of the most ambitious military operations in history and a decisive moment in the fight against fascism in Europe. 
  • Today the Prime Minister joined commemorations in France to pay tribute to those who laid down their lives 75 years ago in defence of liberty and freedom. 
  • Their sacrifice is a debt we can never repay, but we can all be proud that we now have a dedicated and fitting memorial to honour their memory. 
  • It is thanks to those who have campaigned so tirelessly on behalf of our troops that the British Normandy memorial overlooking Gold Beach can be inaugurated today and it serves as a fitting monument to our armed forces. 

Why this matters:

The memorial will ensure the legacy of those who died lives on and that we never forget the bravery, selflessness and spirit of those Brits who shaped our post-war world.

All the people from every allied country who served in the war against Nazi tyranny should be remembered with thanks but it is right, and long overdue, that there should be a specific memorial for those who took part in the battle for Normandy.

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