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Photograph: aerial view of the initial landings, taken from low-flying Royal Air Force aircraft. Newly landed vehicles drive in well-ordered lines up the beach and along a road inland. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). From a collection of 650 photographs compiled by the Commando Association. Date: 1944
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This aerial photograph captures the moment of the initial landings during the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. Taken from a low-flying Royal Air Force aircraft, the image reveals the meticulous organization of the Allied forces as they begin to disembark from their landing craft and make their way up the beach and along a road inland. The vehicles are arranged in neat lines, creating a striking contrast against the sandy shore and the vast expanse of the English Channel. The D-Day landings, which took place on June 6, 1944, were a turning point in World War Two, marking the beginning of the liberation of Europe from Nazi control. The operation involved over 156,000 American, British, and Canadian troops who were landed on five beaches along the Normandy coast. The success of the invasion hinged on the element of surprise and the precision of the landings, which are vividly illustrated in this photograph. This image is part of a collection of 650 photographs compiled by the Commando Association, a British military organization, and provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in military history. The photograph is dated 1944 and is a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the Allied forces in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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