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50th Northumbrian Division Memorial, Asnelles
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50th Northumbrian Division Memorial, Asnelles
The Division landed on Gold Beach on D-Day, the leading Brigade was the 231st and one of the two leading regiments was the 1st Battalion of the Dorsets, who came ashore just before 0730. There are other memorials in this area. This one is in the Place Alexander Stanier, named after the Commander of 231 Brigade. Date: 2009
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Ashore Battalion D Day Division Landed Leading Regiments There Dorsets
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This poignant print depicts the 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial, located in the Place Alexander Stanier in Asnelles, Normandy, France. The Northumbrian Division played a significant role in the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, with their leading brigade being the 231st. Among the regiments that came ashore just before 0730 on Gold Beach was the 1st Battalion of the Dorsets. The Division's bravery and sacrifice during the invasion are commemorated through this memorial, which stands as a testament to their heroism. The 231st Brigade, under the command of General Alexander Stanier, led the way for the Northumbrian Division's successful landing on Gold Beach. The Dorsets, one of the regiments under the 231st Brigade, played a crucial role in securing the beachhead and pushing inland. Asnelles holds several memorials dedicated to the Allied forces that landed on its shores during D-Day. This memorial, in particular, honors the 50th Northumbrian Division, whose actions were instrumental in the Allied victory in Normandy. The memorial serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Northumbrian Division and their role in the liberation of Europe during World War II.
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