D-Day as 6th June 1944 became known was the momentous day which launched the liberation of Europe from Nazi tyranny.
2012 sees the 68th anniversary of the Normandy landings and many veterans and their families will return to the beaches, drop zones and the hedgerows of Normandy to commemorate the epic battle for Normandy in 1944.
Many thousands of tourists will also visit the region and the museums, cemeteries, memorials and battlefields. Without a doubt, interest in the D Day landings has been encouraged by major films in recent years such as “Saving Private Ryan” and “Band of Brothers”.
If you haven’t yet been to Normandy, what better time to visit than now?
It’s probably one of the last chances to meet the Veterans who fought so bravely in this region and to hear their personal reminiscences. These proud men are all over 80, but they still display that spirit that made victory possible 68 years ago. They proudly wear their medals and regimental insignia.