Overlord Collection

D-Day - British and Canadian troops landing - Juno Beach
British and Canadian 3rd Division troops land at Juno Beach. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an

D-Day - Landing in France - Omaha Beach
American assault troops prepare to disembark their landing craft as it approaches the beach head, Omaha Beach. The smoke visible in the background attests to the massive naval artillery assault

D-Day - Supplies pour ashore
A stunning panorama photograph of a French invasion beach with the channel waters thick with US military shipping, as reinforcements

The Normandy Landings - 6th June 1944 - WW2. Note the American soldier in the landing craft holding a metal detector to sweep for landmines. Date: 1944

Normandy Invasion 1944
A depiction by C.E.Turner of a scene during the early morning of 6th June 1944 as British forces make an amphibious landing on one of the Normandy beaches during D-Day

D-Day - Glider reinforcement team
A team of paratroopers amuse themselves whilst awaiting the call to take flight in their glider to back up the initial assault phase on the Normandy coast

D-Day - Bomber giving air support to infantry invasion
A B-26 Martin Marauder of the 9th Airforce over the Normandy coast, giving air support to the landing craft on the beaches below

D-Day - Assault of American troops
US Assault troops wading ashore. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an amphibious assault by

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741643 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Irish Chieftain Shane O Neill meets with Queen Elizabeth I
Irish Chieftain Shane O Neill (1530-1567) has an audience with Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), through a translator, in January 1562

Irish life, c.1710, illustration from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho)
STC373544 Irish life, c.1710, illustration from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

USA, Florida, Miami, Buildings overlooking Biscayne Bay
2080-207430-01

Normandy landings WW2: Utah Beach
Part of the 4th Infantry Division moves inland from Utah Beach, 1944. 6th June 1944

People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo)
1700818 People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: People of Caen (Normand)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741653 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741652 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741651 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Army Soldiers looking through a shop window - June 1944 for souvenirs to send back home

Japanese overlord presents armour to grateful subordinate in formal ceremony of investiture

Commandos wade ashore from landing craft at Juno beach
Photograph showing Commando operations during the invasion of Normandy, June 1944: troops, some with bicycles, going ashore

Badge of S. H. A. E. F
Badge of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (abbreviated as SHAEF, pronounced " shafe" ), the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in north west Europe

Richard I, 1157

Religion / Hindu / Gods
Vishnu (left) and Brahma (top) make up two aspects of Ishvara (God or Overlord) shown here on the right. Shiva the third aspect of the triad is not pictured

D-Day invasion ration pack
The contents of the 24-hour ration pack which was to be carried by every combatant in the anticipated Allied invasion of the continent. These were to be carried in a small waterproof box

WW2 - Operation Overlord - unloading equipment
Photograph, 7 Jun 1944: unloading transport, tanks, stores and equipment, from landing ship tank Associated with Operation Overlord, World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945)

Allied Invasion forces gather
The scene in an English village in May 1944, as the Allied forces gather in preparation for the invasion of the continent

The D-Day Landings - 6th June 1944 - General de Gaulle - WW2
WW2 - The D-Day Landings - Operation Overlord - Normandy, France, 6th June 1944 - General de Gaulle surveys the beaches. Date: 1944

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Conan of Brittany under attack at Dinan, hands keys of fortress to William of Normandy. William honoured Harold, Earl of Wessex, for his assistance

Feudal mine, 15th century
Feudal mine. 15th-century artwork of quarrels and disputes among the workers at a mine in the Harz mountains of what is now Germany

D Day Invasion of France - WW2
A circular montage painting depicting D Day, centred around the commander of the US forces, General Eisenhower. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

D-Day - Captured German soldiers
German soldiers captured by the invading allied forces on Omaha Beach. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops

D-Day - Metal Detectors in use after invasion
American GIs stroll through a captured village close to the Normandy coast following the invasion. Two metal detector operators check the road ahead of the troops for hidden/buried mines or booby

D-Day - Limbering up for the Invasion
American soldiers use the dockside in a small English harbour to keep fit during the pre-landing period. The landing ships are berthed alongside

D-Day - US troops waiting for the moment of attack
A tension-filled photograph depicting American troops and medical personnel awaiting the moment of attack during the Normandy landings. The horror of the beaches would only be moments away

D-Day - US Troops resting following initial assault
US troops rest after the initial assault on the Normandy coast. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by

D-Day - American troops taking cover
American troops, including a heavy machine gunner (r) take shelter behind an earth bank during the assault on the normandy coast

D-Day - Naval Artillery support
A converted landing craft fires rockets to support the landing allied troops. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied

D-Day - Landing of the 13th / 18th Hussars
Troops sheltering on mass on a Normandy beach following the landing of the 13th/18th Hussars. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6

D-Day - Overcoming wire defences
Landed allied troops find little more than a single line of wire defences at this section on this section of the Normandy coast

D-Day - Captured German Prisoners
German prisoners captured by the 13th/18th Hussars on D-Day. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an

D-Day - Emabarkation for US assault troops
Embarkation for US assault troops, about to set sail for the invasion of France. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied

British service personnel on D-Day
A group painting of the British armed forces involved in Operation Overlord - the D-Day invasion of France - on June 6th 1944

95th Para
British paratrouper from 95th Para - involved in the first stage of Operation Overlord, the D-day invasion of France on June 6th 1944

Dug in - D-Day - Machine Gun Team
A British machine gun team dug in on a Normandy beach during the assault phase of Operation Overlord - the allied D-Day landings in France on 6th June 1944

Private of the 2nd Battalion of The East Yorkshire Regiment (3rd Infantry Division) - Normandy 1944. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Edward I in Scotland
Edward I is recognised as overlord of Scotland; claimants to the Scottish throne agree to abide by his arbitration

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"Overlord: The Unforgettable Triumph of D-Day in Normandy, 1944" On the historic day of June 6th, 1944, the world witnessed an unparalleled display of courage and determination as Allied forces launched Operation Overlord - the largest amphibious invasion in history. As British and Canadian troops stormed Juno Beach with unwavering resolve, their valiant efforts marked a turning point in World War II. Meanwhile, on Omaha Beach, American soldiers braved relentless enemy fire to secure a foothold on French soil. Supplies poured ashore amidst chaos and uncertainty; yet through sheer grit and teamwork, they forged ahead towards victory. The Normandy Landings forever etched into our collective memory as a testament to human resilience. Glider reinforcement teams descended from above like guardian angels, bolstering the spirits of those fighting below. Bombers soared through the skies providing crucial air support to infantry invasions – their deafening roars echoing hope across war-torn landscapes. Not far away at Queen Beach within Sword Area, British troops landed with indomitable spirit. Their unwavering commitment to liberate France propelled them forward despite formidable opposition. Across the Atlantic Ocean lay Slapton Sands in Devon – where meticulous preparations for this monumental operation took place. In black-and-white photographs capturing poignant moments before embarking on French shores, we glimpse both anticipation and apprehension etched onto brave faces. Intriguingly transcending time itself is an encounter between Irish Chieftain Shane O'Neill and Queen Elizabeth I - reminding us that even amidst conflict there can be glimpses of diplomacy and unity. Today marks not only a commemoration but also serves as a reminder that freedom comes at great cost. The Normandy Invasion stands as an everlasting tribute to those who sacrificed everything for liberty's sake - ensuring that future generations would live free from tyranny's grip. Let us honor these heroes whose bravery shaped the course of history, forever preserving their legacy in our hearts and minds.