Portsmouth launches D-Day 70 events

11 Apr 2014 12:48 PM

The Royal Navy and Portsmouth City Council have launched a programme of summer events to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day. 

On 6 June, it will be 70 years since D-Day, one of the most significant events of the Second World War. Portsmouth was one of the key strategic locations across the south coast where thousands of allied troops left for the beaches of Normandy.

This year the city aims to be the UK focus again as it commemorates the actions of troops with a line-up of impressive events taking place from May through to June. With few surviving veterans, this year is an opportunity to capture the stories and images of those who took part.

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