The Normandy landings took place on 6 June 1944 and it was one of the biggest seaborne invasions in history. The operation against Nazi Germany was a combined effort, and included support from the UK, US and Canada, and it is considered to be a key component to securing victory during the Second World War.

World War II D-Day: What is 'Operation Neptune'?

The 75th anniversary of World War II’s D-Day is June 6, commemorating the largest invasion by air, land and sea in history. More than 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes and 150,000 soldiers from the United States, Britain and Canada stormed the Nazi-occupied French beaches of Normandy in a surprise attack.

World War II D-Day: 6th June marks 75 years since D-Day

World leaders, royalty and hundreds of veterans have gathered in Portsmouth to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Some 60,000 members of the public are expected to attend the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common for the event which marks the 75th anniversary of the biggest amphibious invasion in military history.

Theresa May pays tribute on 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Britain's Queen Elizabeth joined world leaders including Donald Trump and Angela Merkel to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history and a feat that helped bring World War Two to an end.

'Bravery and sacrifice': Queen Elizabeth and world leaders applaud D-Day veterans

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined Queen Elizabeth II and more than 300 D-Day veterans in Portsmouth on Wednesday for a national ceremony of remembrance on the 75th anniversary of the allied military invasion remembered as a turning point of World War II.

Donald Trump reads a tribute on behalf of United States

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins world leaders to pay tribute on 75th anniversary of D-Day

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