British & Canadian Liberators Monument Bretteville

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British & Canadian Liberators Monument Bretteville

This striking Memorial lists all the Participants in the Liberation of Communes between the rivers Thue & Mue, 3rd Can Div, RCA, 2nd Armoured Bde, 43rd Wessex Div, 15th Scottish Div, 50th Northumbrian Div, 11th Armd Div, & 31st Royal Tank Brigade

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Media ID 23143490

© Holts

11th 31st 43rd 50th Armoured D Day Dday Landing Landings Liberation Liberators Lists Normandy Northumbrian Participants Rivers Striking Tank Wessex 15th Communes

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"This powerful and poignant photograph captures the British and Canadian Liberators Monument in Bretteville, Normandy, commemorating the brave soldiers who played a crucial role in the liberation of the communes between the rivers Thue and Mue during the D-Day landings of World War II. The monument is a striking tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the 3rd Canadian Division (RCA), 2nd Armoured Brigade, 43rd Wessex Division, 15th Scottish Division, 50th Northumbrian Division, 11th Armoured Division, and 31st Royal Tank Brigade. These distinguished units, hailing from Britain and Canada, worked together to secure the area following the successful invasion on June 6, 1944. The intricately carved names of the participants in the liberation effort are inscribed on the monument, paying tribute to the thousands of soldiers who fought valiantly in the Normandy landings. The rivers Thue and Mue, which run through the region, serve as a constant reminder of the strategic importance of the area during the war. This photograph is a testament to the unwavering determination and courage of the Allied forces during the D-Day landings, a turning point in the European theater of World War II. The monument stands as a symbol of hope and freedom, honoring the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who fought for a better future for generations to come." Image Credit: Holts, Mary Evans Picture Library.

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