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D-Day, three cruisers off Normandy, France, WW2
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D-Day, three cruisers off Normandy, France, WW2
D-Day, three cruisers off Normandy, France, June 1944.
1944
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This evocative photograph captures the moment just before the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. Three cruisers, their sails fully hoisted against the wind, are anchored off the coastline, ready to play a crucial role in the Allied assault on Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. The ships, identified as the HMS Belfast, HMS Jamaica, and HMS Frobisher, were part of the naval bombardment group that provided cover for the landing craft carrying thousands of Allied troops. The cruisers' powerful guns were used to neutralize German fortifications and suppress enemy fire, paving the way for the soldiers to reach the shore. The image, taken in the early 1940s, is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of those who fought in the D-Day invasion, a turning point in the war that ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a valuable addition to any personal album or collection dedicated to the history of World War II.
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