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D-Day - Landing of the 13th / 18th Hussars
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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 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an amphibious assault by infantry. The Normandy landings were the largest single-day amphibious actions ever undertaken, involving close to 400, 000 military and naval personnel"
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13th 1944 Allied Crouching D Day Hussars Invading Invasion Landings Neptune Normandy Operation Overlord Sand Watching Ww 2 Ww Ii
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the aftermath of the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. The image shows soldiers of the 13th/18th Hussars taking shelter on a Normandy beach following their successful invasion during Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord, the largest single-day amphibious actions in history. With close to 400,000 military and naval personnel involved, D-Day marked a turning point in the Second World War. The day began at 6:30 am with an air assault landing of Allied troops, followed by an amphibious assault by infantry. The soldiers in this photograph, crouching in the sand, appear to be watching the ongoing chaos of the invasion with a mix of exhaustion and anticipation. The war-torn landscape, dotted with debris and the remnants of destroyed vessels, underscores the immense scale and intensity of the operation. The 13th/18th Hussars, a British armored cavalry regiment, played a crucial role in the invasion, providing reconnaissance and support to the infantry. Their arrival on the beaches marked the beginning of the Allied push towards the heart of Europe and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers who took part in this historic event, and the sacrifices they made for the greater good.
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